Presenters

Chris Linton, Consultant, Duncan Cotterill
Chris Linton is a senior corporate, commercial, and technology specialist, with extensive experience advising on complex transactions, regulatory issues, and technology-driven businesses. She has held Partner roles at national law firms and a corporate commercial boutique, and practised in London with leading global firm Linklaters, advising on cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and financing transactions. Chris recently founded Beacon Law to deliver strategic, practical, and outcome-focused advice across corporate advisory, M&A, foreign investment, governance, and technology law, including gaming, blockchain / fintech, and digital platforms, and related regulatory matters. She advises New Zealand and international corporates, public sector entities, investors, and technology businesses. Chris also serves as Honorary Consul for Finland in Auckland, President of the New Zealand Scandinavia Business Association, and in several governance roles.

Ashleigh Ooi, Senior Associate (Technology and Innovation), Dentons
Ashleigh is a senior commercial lawyer with expertise in data protection and cybersecurity. She has experience both private practice and in-house, and in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Ashleigh regularly advises clients on the application and enforcement of the Privacy Act 2020 and related privacy codes, including the Health Information Privacy Code. In particular, she advises on the privacy implications of new products services and commercial relationships, as well as more contentious matters such as data breaches, data subject access requests and complaints. Ashleigh’s wider practice captures a broad range of commercial matters with a focus on technology, including SaaS/XaaS, IT outsourcing, media and telecommunications, intellectual property and consumer protection, and she also advises clients on the application of privacy law to each of these areas. Ashleigh works with a wide range of local and global clients ranging from start-ups and SMEs, to listed companies and government agencies. Her clients span multiple industry sectors including IT and software, financial services, media, construction and manufacturing, health services and FMCG.