Department profile
Baker McKenzie

Data Protection & Information Law

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide

Share profile

Baker McKenzie

Rankings

About

Provided by Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie's London data protection team has deep and broad expertise across all areas of data protection covering compliance, cyber security, investigations and transactions. The teams offers full service capabilities and in-depth knowledge of data protection, able to support on everything from day to day advice to urgent business critical matters. 

The team regularly supports clients on key areas such as data protection in M&A deals and commercial transactions, particularly due diligence in asset deals; Breaches and investigations and reporting obligations to data protection regulators; Employment and anti-bribery especially compliance with a multi-jurisdictional angle; New tech - data protection challenges with AI and innovation; Data protection analysis and contracting for pension funds and their trustees and continued GDPR advice and support.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Data Protection & Information Law - UK-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Clients across a range of highly regulated sectors, including tech, media and healthcare, benefit from Baker McKenzie's extensive GDPR experience. The team advises on ICO investigations and assists clients with DSARs, and its global platform makes the firm a natural choice for clients seeking international privacy counsel.
View ranking table

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Baker McKenzie advised Snap in responding to an investigation and enforcement notice issued by the ICO in relation to alleged infringements of the UK GDPR.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Baker McKenzie's practice is good.

    Data Protection & Information Law respondentUK

  • The Baker McKenzie team is fast to grasp the implications relevant to the specific product range, and to provide pragmatic advice and support.

    Data Protection & Information Law respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Vinod K Bange
    Vinod K Bange

    Vinod K Bange

    Vinod Bange is a go-to expert for providing strategic data protection and compliance advice concerning the UK, US and EU regimes.

    • Vinod provides considered and thorough advice on privacy matters.

      Data Protection & Information Law respondentUK

    • Vinod provides practical advice. He is solution-oriented.

      Data Protection & Information Law respondentUK
    View profile
  • John McGovern
    John McGovern

    John McGovern

    John McGovern is noted for his handling of data protection issues, including managing cyber and data security breaches. He also advises clients on privacy concerns and data protection strategies.

    • He is brilliant. John knows the law inside-out and provides advice in a practical way so I can use it immediately.

      Data Protection & Information Law respondentUK
    View profile

Ranked Individuals at Baker McKenzie (2)

UK-wide

Members

Provided by Baker McKenzie

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership