August 11, 2026
Global law firm Ashurst Perkins Coie announces the appointment of Mark Hendry to its Risk Advisory business in the UK, as the firm further builds out its integrated risk, legal and delivery offering in the cyber security space.
Mark brings more than 20 years of experience, including seven years working directly within legal practices to shape cybersecurity advice. A recognised voice on the ever-evolving cyber regulatory landscape, he has notably advised on some of the most significant cyber incidents in recent years. Mark also has a deep understanding of designing and delivering programs of uplift and remediation around regulatory advice, supporting regulatory engagement and enforcement response.
Welcoming Mark, Hilary Goodier, Global Head of New Law and Consulting said, “Mark’s appointment is significant for both the firm and our clients. Cyber risk doesn’t sit neatly within one discipline, and our approach has always been to bring legal, risk advisory and delivery together so clients aren’t managing those pieces separately. Mark’s deep experience across crisis preparedness, incident response and regulatory uplift means we can now offer clients a truly seamless service from boardroom readiness through to post-incident recovery. As major cyber incidents in the UK and globally continue to reshape the risk landscape, our clients need more than legal advice – they need a strategic partner who can help them get ahead of cyber risk at every stage.”
Tom Lodder, head of Ashurst Perkins Coie’s UK Risk Advisory practice added that Mark’s arrival is key as the cyber threat landscape is evolving at pace. “Clients are navigating an increasingly complex web of regulatory expectations and Mark’s experience on some of the most significant recent cyber incidents will be critical. We look forward to him joining us.”
Mark Hendry said, “Cyber security is at the top of the board agenda for good reason, with the pace of technological change requiring increasingly sophisticated advice. I am excited to be joining Ashurst Perkins Coie and to support the growth of its Risk Advisory offering.”
Mark’s appointment follows the successful combination of Ashurst with Perkins Coie to form Ashurst Perkins Coie on 29 June. His arrival reflects a significant step in the continued growth of the firm’s Risk Advisory business, which operates across Australia, Asia, the UK, and the Middle East and marks the 10th hire in London since the two firms announced their intent to combine on 17 November 2025. His hire follows that of Luke Houghton (Australia), as well as the launch of its consulting and managed services offering in Asia led by John Knox and Rishi Ballakhan, based in Singapore.
Ashurst Perkins Coie advises clients on both legal and risk issues related to high profile and significant cyber incidents, cyber regulation and governance, post incident investigations and disputes.
This article was originally found on the Ashurst website and can be found by clicking here.
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