Data Protection & Information Law
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 5
Contact number
020 7242 1011Chambers Review
DAC Beachcroft has a respected data protection practice with strength in contentious and non-contentious cases. The team's expertise includes handling ICO investigations and liaising with other regulatory bodies, and it is well regarded for its ability to advise clients across the insurance market.
Work Highlights
- DAC Beachcroft produced a data framework for Simplyhealth to use in its assessment of protection considerations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DAC Beachcroft has a brilliant team that offers pragmatic advice and simplifies complexity."
"The DAC Beachcroft team has an excellent depth of knowledge and is efficient in their delivery."
"Their ability to bring complex legal and regulatory points to a commercial reality is a skill and highly valued."
"DAC Beachcroft has a brilliant team that offers pragmatic advice and simplifies complexity."
"The DAC Beachcroft team has an excellent depth of knowledge and is efficient in their delivery."
"Their ability to bring complex legal and regulatory points to a commercial reality is a skill and highly valued."
Notable Practitioners
Head of DAC Beachcroft's cyber risk practice, Hans Allnutt focuses on contentious data cases. His grasp of data breaches makes him a strong choice for clients seeking representation for breach response, including for matters under investigation by the ICO.
"Hans is very experienced."
"He is a good lawyer."
Jade Kowalski of DAC Beachcroft leads non-contentious and strategic data protection matters for clients primarily in the insurance industry.
"Jade is a wonderful lawyer."
Peter Given of DAC Beachcroft helps clients with the full range of their data protection requirements. He has experience in dealing with the ICO, most notably in relation to data breaches.
"Peter is well-regarded."