Joanna Moczadlo

Joanna Moczadlo is a Partner at Ballantines LLP, dual-qualified as a U.S. Attorney at Law and a lawyer in the United Kingdom. She advises clients on complex cross-border commercial, regulatory, and governance matters across the UK, the EU, the United States, and global markets.

She is particularly recognised for her expertise in data protection, digital regulation, AI governance, and emerging technologies. Her work supports clients navigating evolving regulatory regimes, ensuring technological advancement is aligned with legal, ethical, and commercial imperatives.

Before co-founding Ballantines LLP, Joanna held senior in-house legal roles within national and international organisations across both the public and private sectors. This experience informs her pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach.

A strategic adviser with strong technical fluency, Joanna is highly experienced in identifying and mitigating legal, regulatory, and data-related risk. She leads the negotiation of complex commercial and technology agreements, including SaaS, fintech partnerships, and data-sharing frameworks.

Noteworthy Skills

• Corporate & Commercial Law (Cross-Border).
• Data Privacy, GDPR & AI Governance.
• Fintech Regulation & Digital Platforms.
• Strategic Board Advisory & Risk Management.
• Complex Contract Negotiation (SaaS, Licensing, JV).

Personal Attributes

• Strategic adviser with strong technical fluency.
• Pragmatic and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Integrity and sound judgment in high-stakes environments.

Professional Highlights

• Dual Qualified: U.S. Attorney at Law & UK Solicitor.
• Thought Leadership: International speaker at AI Global Summit, #RISK Amsterdam, and PrivSec London.
• Leadership: Proven track record of building high-performing, internationally aligned legal teams.
• Innovation: Expertise in translating complex regulatory developments into commercial insights.