Director of Intellectual Property | Governance & Compliance Professional

Natasha Whitelocke is an accomplished intellectual property professional, governance specialist, and business leader with more than 20 years of experience managing intellectual property portfolios, regulatory compliance, corporate administration, and stakeholder relations across the Caribbean and international markets. She currently serves as Director of Intellectual Property at Hughes, Fields & Stoby, one of Guyana’s leading business law firms, where she oversees intellectual property portfolios and advises multinational corporations, regional businesses, and global brand owners on the protection and management of their IP rights.

Throughout her career, Natasha has developed extensive expertise in trade mark prosecution, portfolio management, opposition proceedings, office actions, licensing matters, brand protection strategies, and intellectual property enforcement. She has successfully managed complex IP portfolios throughout the Caribbean and coordinated protection strategies for international clients spanning multiple jurisdictions.

Prior to joining Hughes, Fields & Stoby, Natasha held senior leadership positions in both the public and private sectors, including serving as Caucus Secretary within the Office of the Premier of the Cayman Islands Government and as Director of Administration, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs at The Security Centre Limited. Her responsibilities encompassed corporate governance, regulatory compliance, policy implementation, stakeholder engagement, strategic administration, and executive-level decision support.

Natasha previously spent over two decades within the legal and intellectual property sectors, including senior roles with HSM IP, Appleby, and the Cayman Islands Government’s Intellectual Property Department, where she contributed to the modernization of intellectual property registration processes and the protection of globally recognized brands.

Beyond her professional achievements, Natasha is passionate about mentorship, workforce development, community engagement and animal rights. She has championed internship and career development initiatives for young professionals and has actively participated in educational outreach and community service programmes throughout the Cayman Islands.

Recognized for her strategic thinking, operational leadership, and client-focused approach, Natasha is respected for delivering practical solutions, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and helping organizations navigate increasingly complex legal, regulatory, and commercial environments.