Eitan Jankelewitz

Eitan Jankelewitz is a prominent privacy and intellectual property lawyer specializing in digital media and interactive entertainment, with a strong emphasis on online advertising and blockchain technology. He offers legal expertise across a wide spectrum of IT and technology issues, encompassing software development, B2B software products, adtech, websites, apps, and video games. Eitan possesses a deep understanding of the performance marketing industry and collaborates closely with networks, publishers, advertisers, and various adtech entities. His comprehensive knowledge extends to regulations concerning data privacy, protection, cookies, consumer contracts, and direct marketing. He provides strategic counsel on personal data use and protection impact assessments, advocating for privacy-centric services.

Eitan Jankelewitz has served as an expert witness for the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee's investigation into disinformation and 'fake news,' particularly focusing on the utilization of personal data in online advertising. Additionally, he plays a vital role as a member of the IAB's Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy Advisory Group and has actively engaged in the Information Commissioner's Office inquiry into real-time bidding practices. With a notable history of involvement in the cryptocurrency space, Eitan was an early adopter of bitcoin and possesses a profound understanding of its technical and regulatory landscape. He has been advising bitcoin, cryptoasset, and blockchain businesses since as early as 2013 and received recognition as the 'Bitcoin Barrister' from the Wall Street Journal in 2014.

Eitan Jankelewitz currently holds the position of Partner at Sheridans, where he provides legal counsel on various technology-related matters and continues to shape the digital media and entertainment landscape. Previously, he worked as a Solicitor at Marriott Harrison, further enriching his legal expertise and broadening his professional experience.