Amanda Ludlow

Amanda is a partner with recognised expertise in complex digital infrastructure projects and telecommunications law. With more than 25 years' experience advising across the digital economy ecosystem, Amanda has especially deep expertise in the telecoms sector.  Amanda has led on significant, high-profile and complex international digital infrastructure projects for clients such as Meta, VMO2, Boldyn Networks, nbn, Telstra, and both Queensland and Commonwealth Governments, including on subsea and terrestrial fibre projects across UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia and the South Pacific. She has led large-scale transactions for both telecoms providers and customers, spanning both retail and wholesale telecoms services, and advises potential investors on a range of digital infrastructure assets, including towers, fibre, subsea and data centres.

Amanda is also renowned for her expertise in managing large-scale cyber incidents, having led the response on one of the most significant data breaches in recent history, Amanda is a driving force behind Ashurst’s integrated cyber offering. Amanda also works closely with boards and executive teams to develop best-in-class cyber readiness strategies.

Amanda is consistently recognised in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, and is known for her strategic insight, technical excellence, and approachable manner, working closely with clients to navigate the complexities of digitalisation