Dhruv Kaushal has joined King Stubb & Kasiva as a Partner to lead the firm's Data Privacy practice.
Kaushal is a 2016 graduate of Amity Law School, Delhi. He is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (Europe) [CIPP(E)].
Kaushal joins KSK with over a decade of experience advising global corporations, technology companies, and emerging businesses on complex technology and data protection matters. He has been at the forefront of India's rapidly evolving privacy landscape, advising Fortune 50 companies and leading enterprises on compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other global privacy frameworks.
Over the course of his career, Kaushal has advised more than 110 organizations on DPDP readiness and implementation, conducted over 250 privacy awareness and compliance training sessions, and guided businesses through complex data breach response scenarios across multiple jurisdictions, including India, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
Prior to joining KSK, Kaushal served as Associate Director in Deloitte India's Legal and Regulatory Practice. He has also been associated with EY and HCL.
At KSK, he will be strengthening the Firm's capabilities in technology law, artificial intelligence, data privacy, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and digital regulatory compliance.
Commenting on the appointment, Jidesh Kumar, Managing Partner at King Stubb & Kasiva, said,
“Dhruv joins us at a pivotal time when organizations across industries are reassessing how they manage data, technology, and regulatory risk. Beyond his impressive credentials and experience, what stood out to us was his practical, business-oriented approach to solving complex legal challenges. We are confident that his leadership will further enhance our ability to deliver innovative and future-ready solutions to our clients. We are thrilled to welcome him to the KSK family.”
Speaking on his joining, Kaushal said,
"The intersection of technology, data, and regulation is becoming increasingly critical for businesses. KSK's entrepreneurial culture, strong pan-India presence, and commitment to innovation make it an exciting platform to build a market-leading technology and data protection practice. I look forward to working with the Firm's talented teams and helping clients navigate the opportunities and challenges of the digital economy."
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