Apple Hires Former Meta Lawyer to Oversee Global Litigation

Apple has hired former Meta lawyer Scott Tucker to oversee its global litigation efforts, according to Bloomberg correspondent Mark Gurman. Tucker's new role will place him as Apple's vice president of global litigation and financial services, a position that will oversee commercial lawsuits, patent disputes, and legal matters involving the company's financial products. Prior to joining Meta, Tucker served as a senior legal executive at Morgan Stanley.

The appointment of Tucker brings him back into close proximity with Apple's general counsel, Jennifer Newstead, who joined Apple's leadership in March after spending six years as Meta's top lawyer. Heather Grenier, who currently manages Apple's commercial and competition litigation, will now report to Tucker instead of Newstead, while Grenier will remain on Newstead's leadership team.

Additionally, Apple is broadening the responsibilities of legal executive Kyle Andeer to include international legal matters, child safety, cybersecurity, and law enforcement. This set of changes is part of a broader restructuring under Newstead, who now oversees both legal and government affairs at Apple. The restructuring coincides with the retirements of Kate Adams and Lisa Jackson at the company.

According to Gurman, some Apple executives believe the company has struggled in court, particularly in disputes over its App Store. These disputes have led to changes in the rules for linking to external payment options and the fees Apple can charge. Apple is also currently facing an antitrust lawsuit from the U.S. government, as well as privacy-related cases. Furthermore, Apple recently agreed to a $250 million settlement over delayed Siri features, with a final approval hearing set for February 2027.