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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Data Protection & Information Law

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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Rankings

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Data Protection & Information Law - UK-wide

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Ashurst is recognised for its ability to assist global-facing businesses with various data protection matters, such as GDPR compliance, data processing and risk assessments. The team advises on cutting-edge topics in data law such as generative AI or virtual reality. The team can guide clients through cybersecurity incidents such as data breaches or ransomware attacks.

Work Highlights

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  • Ashurst advised Meta Reality Labs on various matters relating to the launch of generative AI products, including drafting DPIAs and risk assessments of all aspects of GenAI features.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers are highly responsive.

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  • The lawyers have strong knowledge across privacy regulation and they deliver clear and concise advice.

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  • In addition to being highly knowledgeable in their subject matter of privacy and data protection, the team are down to earth and commercial in their attitude and provision of advice.

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  • The team is incredibly pragmatic, thoughtful, proactive, innovative and also able to achieve all of these in extremely tight timeframes.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Rhiannon Webster
    Band 3Rhiannon Webster

    Rhiannon Webster

    Rhiannon Webster comes recommended for her expertise in non-contentious data protection matters. She is often called upon to assist with compliance cases involving regulatory bodies, including the ICO.

    • Rhiannon is excellent.

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    • Rhiannon is supe-knowledgeable and gets to the nub of the issue very quickly.

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    • Rhiannon is a trusted adviser. An expert in her field.

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