Hugo Wharton

Hugo Wharton is a seasoned Technology Lawyer with extensive experience and City training, currently serving as a Senior Legal Counsel in the Group Digital and Data Protection Team at Aviva.

Prior to his current role, Hugo practiced as a freelancer, focusing on IT, e-Commerce, general commercial law, and data protection. He has collaborated with reputable firms like DLA Flexible Lawyers and Pinsent Masons Vario, catering to a diverse clientele ranging from large national retailers to technology startups.

His professional journey includes roles such as Legal Director in Technology at DLA Piper LLP, Senior Solicitor specializing in IT and e-commerce at Walker Morris, and In-house Legal Counsel at Hewlett Packard. Hugo has also served as a Senior Solicitor in the TMT team at Dentons and as a Solicitor in the IP Team at Hammond, Suddards (now Squire Patton Boggs) and Rowe & Maw (now Mayer Brown).

Hugo's key areas of expertise encompass IT, e-Commerce, Data Protection, and General Commercial Law. His academic background includes a BSc in Management Sciences from The University of Manchester.

Currently, Hugo holds the position of Senior Legal Counsel at Aviva and has previously been associated with organizations like The Co-operative Bank plc, DLA Piper, Walker Morris, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Dentons, Hammond Suddards, and Rowe & Maw. Additionally, he has experience as an Account Manager at NCR LIMITED.