Hogan Lovells appoints new Chief Information Officer

Paul joins Hogan Lovells with extensive experience leading technology transformation programs across international law firms and professional services organizations. His previous roles include senior positions at DLA Piper, Azets, and McKinsey, where he played a key role in strengthening technological infrastructure, advancing cloud-first strategies, enhancing security frameworks, and guiding organizations through periods of significant technological change.

As CIO, Paul will work closely with Mark Brennan, the firm’s Global Managing Partner for Digitalization, and Sebastian Lach, Co-CEO of ELTEMATE, the firm’s joint legal tech venture, to continue advancing the firm’s AI strategy and to lead the execution of our Technology Roadmap, including the firm’s transition to a fully cloud-based environment.

Commenting on the appointment, CEO Miguel Zaldivar said: “Paul brings a tremendous depth of experience from leading technology transformations across major global organizations, and I am delighted that he will be joining us. Paul will be joining us at an important moment for the firm as we move forward with our intended combination with Cadwalader. His leadership will be instrumental to further modernizing our global technology platform, advancing our AI strategy, and delivering innovative technology solutions to our clients. 

Gareth has made an outstanding contribution to Hogan Lovells over the last nine years, playing a pivotal leadership role throughout a period of significant technological change, and we are deeply grateful for his leadership.”