Dominic Batchelor

Dominic Batchelor possesses extensive experience in intellectual property and privacy law, currently serving as Head of IP & Privacy at Royal Mail since November 2012, where responsibilities encompass legal matters related to intellectual property, marketing, public relations, data protection, and commercialization. Dominic has demonstrated leadership in managing strategic projects and cost savings, notably leading the Royal Mail Group Legal CSR Programme recognized at the 2019 Legal Business Awards. Prior to this role, Dominic was a Partner at Ashurst LLP from September 1998 to November 2012, specializing in intellectual property in the healthcare sector and advising on data protection compliance and commercial contracts. Educational credentials include a MA in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, a Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice from the University of Bristol, and studies at the College of Law.