Data Protection & Information Law
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
About
Provided by Bird & Bird
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
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
- Bird & Bird advised Anthropic on the UK and EU launches of its generative AI product Claude.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bird & Bird is business-driven. Their advice is tailored to the client's business needs and the specificities of the industry."
"Bird & Bird's responsiveness is second to none. The firm is hugely well organised, with lawyers who provide up to date, pragmatic, and measured advice."
"The firm has deep knowledge of privacy laws. They are very practical and very responsive. It's an absolute pleasure to work with the Bird & Bird team."
"The Bird & Bird Data Protection team is pragmatic, business-oriented and very responsive."
"We go to Bird & Bird for all our data protection advice as we particularly value their unique blend of expertise in various fields. They have in-depth industry knowledge."
"Bird & Bird is business-driven. Their advice is tailored to the client's business needs and the specificities of the industry."
"Bird & Bird's responsiveness is second to none. The firm is hugely well organised, with lawyers who provide up to date, pragmatic, and measured advice."
"The firm has deep knowledge of privacy laws. They are very practical and very responsive. It's an absolute pleasure to work with the Bird & Bird team."
"The Bird & Bird Data Protection team is pragmatic, business-oriented and very responsive."
"We go to Bird & Bird for all our data protection advice as we particularly value their unique blend of expertise in various fields. They have in-depth industry knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
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."
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 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
UK-wide
Members
Provided by Bird & Bird
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
Head of Department
Sanjana Sura
Vincent Rezzouk-Hammachi
Industries
Provided by Bird & Bird
Artificial Intelligence
Automotive
Aviation & Aerospace
Defence & Security
Energy & Utilities
Entertainment and Sport
Financial Services
Life Sciences and Healthcare
Media
Retail and Consumer
Technology & Communications