Jessica Hinings

Jessica Hinings is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in regulatory and competition law, currently serving as Principal Legal Adviser at Ofcom since May 2008. In this role, Jessica leads enforcement cases related to incitement and hate speech in broadcasting, contributes to the development of key legislation such as the Online Safety Bill and Media Bill, and has been involved in significant public interest interventions and judicial reviews. Prior to Ofcom, Jessica held positions as Senior Associate and Associate at Slaughter and May, focusing on competition law and EU merger filings. Additionally, Jessica has a strong foundation in journalism, having worked as a Staff Writer at FT Business, and an academic background in English Literature from the University of Oxford, complemented by various legal qualifications.