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With over 30 specialist data protection lawyers in London, we are one of the largest dedicated data protection team in the UK. We handle some of the biggest and most high-profile data protection projects in the market. Many of our matters are international in scope. Our London team is highly integrated with our global network and work on cross-border data protection matters on a daily basis. We have outstanding sector-specific expertise in advertising, financial services, pharma, health, luxury goods, sport, technology and communications. Many clients come to us first because of our strong reputation in data protection, rather than because data protection advice follows on from a sector-specific issue.


Chambers Review

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Data Protection & Information Law - UK-wide
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Band 1
What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird is renowned for its data protection specialists with especially strong expertise in the communications, technology, pharmaceutical and financial services industries. They are relied on for advice in relation to cutting-edge issues arising out of the implementation of GDPR and ICO investigation response strategies. The large, dedicated team handles market-leading work both within the UK and internationally.

Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird advised Anthropic on the UK and EU launches of its generative AI product Claude.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ruth Boardman
Ruth Boardman
Head of Data Protection & Information Law
Star Individuals

As a leading voice in the data protection market, Ruth Boardman is held to be an expert across all aspects of GDPR, with experience spanning both compliance and data breaches. Her highly impressive client roster encompasses a range of industries, from technology and financial services to sport.

"Ruth is extremely smart and thoughtful and is just an absolute pleasure to work with. She listens extremely well and turns things around quickly to return a very high-quality work product."

Gabriel Voisin
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Gabriel Voisin
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Band 3

Household names regularly turn to Gabriel Voisin for data protection advice. He assists clients with a range of compliance matters and has notable experience advising clients on regulatory investigation responses.

"Gabriel is very pragmatic, very experienced and very knowledgeable. He has excellent commercial acumen and technical understanding."

Alex Jameson
Alex Jameson
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Alex Jameson supports a host of key clients in global data matters. He is particularly experienced in providing strategic advice concerning the use of data with biometrics and adtech.

Ranked Lawyers at
Bird & Bird

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Data Protection & Information Law

Ruth Boardman
Ruth Boardman
Head of Data Protection & Information Law
Star Individuals
Gabriel Voisin
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Gabriel Voisin
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Band 3
Alex Jameson
Alex Jameson
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Members

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Alex Jameson

Dan Fara

Elizabeth Upton

Emma Drake

Heather Catchpole

Hunter Dorwart

James Moss

Katerina Tassi

Laura Goold

Loren Hodgetts

Louise Hutt

Lucy Turner

Matthew Buckwell

Maureen Coen

Max Gross

Mihnea Dumitrascu

Nora Santalu

Ruth Boardman

Ruth Boardman

Head of Department

Sanjana Sura

Vincent Rezzouk-Hammachi

Industries

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Artificial Intelligence

Automotive

Aviation & Aerospace

Defence & Security

Energy & Utilities

Entertainment and Sport

Financial Services

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Media

Retail and Consumer

Technology & Communications