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Clyde & Co LLP

Data Protection & Information Law

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Clyde & Co LLP

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Data privacy and protection is absolutely fundamental to all types of organisation due to the increasing threat of malicious hackers with the ability to leverage and monetise information.

Multi-national organisations face a web of complex and conflicting laws and regulations surrounding the collection, use, retention, and disclosure of information.

This requires careful attention to data protection principles and privacy at every stage of the business cycle to avoid the negative publicity surrounding data breaches.

Our team brings together a wealth of experience across a range of sectors and industries to keep you on the cutting edge of developments in the industry. Our strong working relationships with the regulators and industry bodies enable us to resolve issues and provide practical commercial advice.

We advise a wide range of businesses including retailers, insurers, hospitals, information service providers, technology start-ups, financial institutions, educational institutions and governments across the world on the full range of data issues.

Chambers Review

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Data Protection & Information Law - UK-wide

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For
Clyde & Co offers a comprehensive contentious and non-contentious data and cyber practice. Best known for its work in the insurance sector, the team acts for clients across industry sectors. Its cyber incident response team is particularly well thought-of by clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Clyde & Co continue to advise B&Q on data protection risk in relation to a range of technology contracts.

Strengths

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  • Their lawyers are really accommodating, proactive with updates and pragmatic at adapting to circumstances. The team is very commercial and good at seeing the bigger picture.

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  • Clyde & Co is responsive, practical and commercial.

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  • The lawyers have depth of knowledge combined with business acumen and a willingness to take the time to understand the business requirements, the better to provide pragmatic advice and guidance.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Ian Birdsey
    Band 3Ian Birdsey

    Ian Birdsey

    Ian Birdsey regularly handles contentious matters for clients, including ICO investigations and ransomware negotiations.

    • I can't think of a more cybersecurity-educated individual in the UK legal profession. He is a pleasure to work with him on very complex cases and is an incredible partner to work with.

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    • Ian is very good. He provides advice in a clear and precise manner.

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    • Ian is pragmatic. He has an excellent ability to make complex subject matter relatable in our business landscape.

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