Vishnu Shankar

Vishnu Shankar is a partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, based in their London and Brussels offices.1 He specializes in complex EU and UK data protection, privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital regulatory matters.14

Professional Background

Vishnu brings extensive experience to his role, having previously served as the Head of Legal (Regulatory Enforcement) at the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), a leading European data protection regulator.1 This background gives him unique insights into regulatory processes and enforcement actions.

Areas of Expertise

Vishnu's practice focuses on several key areas:

1. Data Protection and Privacy: He advises on GDPR compliance and other privacy regulations.13
2. Cybersecurity: Vishnu handles incident response, remediation, and compliance with cybersecurity laws like NIS and the Cyber Resilience Act.1
3. Artificial Intelligence: He works on matters related to the EU AI Act and has defended clients in GDPR enforcement actions involving AI/ML technologies.12
4. Digital Regulation: Vishnu advises on content moderation issues related to the EU Digital Services Act and UK Online Safety Act.1

Industry Recognition

Vishnu has received several accolades for his work:

• Recommended for Technology, Media & Telecommunications by The Legal 500 UK (2023)1
• Recommended for Risk Advisory: Data Protection by The Legal 500 UK (2024)1
• Recognized as a Thought Leader in Privacy by DataGuidance (2018)1

Global Perspective

Vishnu is admitted to practice in England and Wales, Brussels, and New York.1 He is also active in Morgan Lewis's India Initiative, serving as a strategic counselor to leading India-based companies.1

His diverse background and expertise make him a valuable asset in navigating the complex landscape of international data protection, privacy, and technology regulation.