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Data Protection Lawyers

Every business is a data business.

Data protection laws emerge around the world at pace. We help you keep one step ahead.

We ensure companies remain compliant with data protection, privacy and information laws globally. We protect your greatest asset, help understand its value and identify its potential.

No matter your business size, problem complexity or geographical location, we find solutions to realise your ambitions. From regularly advising FTSE100 clients to innovative tech start-ups, we are a legal partner that understands tech and ensure analysis speaks to your strategy in any jurisdiction.

350+

650+

>50%

24+

clients

matters

of our work

years

were supported by our data protection and privacy lawyers in the last three years.

were successfully delivered by our data teams in the last three years.

is reactive crisis control, that could have been avoided if the right procedures were in place.

is the average length of our relationships with our FTSE100 clients.

350+

650+

clients

matters

were supported by our data protection and privacy lawyers in the last three years.

were successfully delivered by our data teams in the last three years.

>50%

24+

of our work

years

is reactive crisis control, that could have been avoided if the right procedures were in place.

is the average length of our relationships with our FTSE100 clients.

Information law strategy and advice

Clients rely on us to advise on how their data can be used to enhance consumer engagement, marketing strategies, and monetisation including corporate deals and data sharing. As well as managing global compliance projects, we are your first call if your business is affected by a cyber-attack. Here are some of our services in detail:

Data Breach Support: If you find your business facing a cyberattack, data leak or data theft, we are on hand to quickly manage your breach response including liaising with international regulators, managing complaints and litigation action to help minimise the impact on your business.

We can deploy dashboards to understand in real time complaints received in the case of large consumer and employee data breaches to help management visualise risk.
Privacy Impact Assessments: Independent advice on handling data sharing and commercialisation projects including running privacy impact assessments (PIAs), legitimate interest assessments (LIAs) and audits.
Data Rights Support including Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs): We have developed a range of tech driven solutions to support on large scale data subject rights projects including managing subject access requests, often on fixed fee arrangements.
Supplier Contracts and Data Sharing (Local and International): We help with outsourcing and supplier contracts that use personal data. Our team are experienced in handling data sharing arrangements and negotiations.

We support clients to deliver pragmatic solutions to overcome restrictions on cross border transfers of data through Standard Contractual Clauses or Binding Corporate Rules.
Marketing and AdTech: Our team is experienced in all aspects of marketing law, including navigating adtech issues, online behavioural advertising and social media collaborations.
Training: Our clients benefit from bespoke training services, including Data Protection Officer training, general counsel and management training.
Support for Startups: If you don't get your data right, you could lose out on huge investment in your start up. We provide advice and guidance throughout your business growth process, to ensure you are getting the most out of your new business.
Freedom of Information Law: We are experienced in advising public sector clients in responding to freedom of information requests including managing appeals to the Information Commissioner and Scottish Information Commissioner.

Case Studies

Global Data Protection Audit

We supported a multi-billion-dollar consumer brand with a company wide data protection audit following a de-merger. We put in place practical compliance measures, including developing new reporting mechanisms, giving the business confidence to focus on key risk areas, recognising the complexity in managing privacy risk around the world.

Case Studies

Ransomware Attack

Following a crippling ransomware attack, we provided a 'round the clock' service to our client. The fast moving issue involved engaging forensic IT consultants, regulators and law enforcement, and developing a communications strategy for affected staff and customers. We continued to support our client in managing data claims including representing our client in court actions.

Case Studies

Mass Data Subject Access Request Response Services

We provided a consumer brand with strategic support in managing hundreds of data subject access requests received following a data breach. Technology solutions were deployed to manage client data upload, tracking regulatory reporting deadlines, and recording redactions and disclosures – whilst enabling our client to monitor progress in real time using dashboards.