Ed Hayes

Ed Hayes is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in various sectors, currently serving as a Partner and Legal Director at TLT LLP since March 2019. Prior to this role, Ed worked as Legal Counsel at Computershare, focusing on GDPR-readiness and contract advisory across international operations. Ed was previously the Group Head of Legal for Europe and Asia Pacific at Clarks, managing legal requirements and compliance projects. Earlier positions include Associate at TLT, advising on IT transformation and data protection, and Solicitor at Dentons, specializing in telecom and regulatory issues. Ed's career also includes secondments at Virgin Mobile and du, showcasing a range of legal expertise across communications and data governance. Ed holds a BA in Jurisprudence from the University of Oxford and an LPC from the Oxford Institute of Legal Practice.