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Brodies LLP

Data Protection & Information Law

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Brodies LLP

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Our market leading team provides the full spectrum of information law advice (data protection, freedom of information (FOI), information security, ePrivacy, cyber breaches, the law of confidentiality, employment, information recovery through litigation and regulation of investigatory powers) to global organisations, other major corporate, technology vendors and a range of public authorities and charities across the UK.

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Data Protection & Information Law - Scotland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Brodies' highly respected data protection team is at the forefront of issues in the information law space in Scotland. The team is especially adept at navigating the regulatory requirements facing public sector organisations, charities and technology companies. Areas of expertise include advising on GDPR compliance, data breaches, ICO investigations and cross-border matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • Brodies drafted and negotiate a data sharing agreement for RMG with William Hill.

Strengths

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  • The team at Brodies is responsive and able to scale up resource to meet short deadlines.

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  • They take the time to understand the commercial, contractual, legal and regulatory context and advise accordingly.

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  • Brodies takes a one-team approach where they work to understand our organisation. They have a great understanding of our industry and provide guidance that is clear and understandable.

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  • They are sector-leading in Scotland. They have genuine expertise in the area of data protection.

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  • The lawyers are extremely knowledgeable and always very quick to respond to queries with clear and concise advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Grant Campbell
    Grant Campbell

    Grant Campbell

    Grant Campbell is a pre-eminent Scottish data protection practitioner who advises clients on a range of national and international data protection cases. Private and public sector clients benefit from his longstanding expertise.

    • Grant has strong sector knowledge, legal knowledge, and provides pragmatic solutions and advice. He is both professional and personable.

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    • Grant is a tremendous resource to work with. His range of being a thought-leader to practitioner is extremely impressive, and he always puts our interests first.

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  • Martin Sloan
    Martin Sloan

    Martin Sloan

    Martin Sloan comes recommended for his knowledge of GDPR. He handles a wide range of data matters, from general compliance to data transfers.

    • Martin is a pleasure to work with, his knowledge of the industry and trends is excellent. His advice is always gold standard.

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    • Martin is without doubt a the leading expert in the field of data protection law in Scotland. He is knowledgeable, personable and very hardworking.

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    • Martin always provides strong, considered, helpful and actionable advice.

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    • Martin always gives me an angle I haven't thought about before, and can be quite probing to ensure he gives me the correct answers to my questions.

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    • Martin is a fantastic member of our legal advice team. He is always responsive and willing to assist. His knowledge is superb and we always feel he gives us a considered response to queries.

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  • Christine O'Neill
    Christine O'Neill

    Christine O'Neill

    Chair of Brodies Christine O'Neill is a well-regarded freedom of information lawyer. She is especially adept at supporting clients with highly sensitive contentious cases.

    • Christine is well respected.

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