This site is part of the Informa Connect Division of Informa PLC

This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales. Number 3099067.

Crisis Minds
11th March 2025
London, UK

Ashley Hurst
Head of Reputation and Crisis Management at Osborne Clarke LLP
Speaker

Profile

Alongside his role as Osborne Clarke’s Head of Client Strategy, Ashley is a commercial litigator specialising in board-level crisis management and disputes relating to the internet, cybersecurity, data, and reputation.

Ashley's practice spans numerous sectors, in particular Technology, Media and Retail. Whilst he typically acts for large, international companies, he also enjoys acting for fast-growth start-ups and disruptors, helping them to overcome barriers to growth.

Ashley co-leads the international Cyber and Contentious Data Protection team where his work in handling cyber-attacks and their regulatory and litigation consequences combines his data protection and crisis management expertise. He also has deep experience in advising social media platforms in relation to intermediary liability issues and regulatory scrutiny.

Agenda Sessions

  • Leading through crises

    15:00