Data Protection & Information Law
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
Antonis Patrikios
Partner, Co-chair Global Privacy & Cybersecurity Group and Global TMT Sector Lead
+44 20 7246 7798About
Provided by Dentons
Our dedicated Privacy and Cybersecurity Group has been at the forefront of advising our clients on data privacy and cyber issues for over two decades. Our group advises multinational organisations, national market leaders, public authorities and bodies and disruptive start-ups on the latest data privacy and cyber issues. We are preferred or exclusive privacy counsel for major brands such as Virgin Group, Capita, Avis Budget Group, Royal Mail Group, QVC, John Lewis, HBO and First Data/Fiserv.
Innovative product suite: We have developed numerous tools across a range of data privacy issues, including on cyber issues, to assist our clients with efficient service and cost control.
Strong track record on complex projects and cutting-edge matters: Including advising on BCRs, Adtech, "internet of things" and smart city projects, GDPR and e-privacy readiness, Brexit, regulatory investigations and weaponised DSARs. We regularly advise on novel privacy issues and technological changes, including Artificial Intelligence tools, privacy and blockchain, e-payment technologies, analytics, connected vehicles and the response to COVID-19.
Unparalleled global cybersecurity capability: Through a powerful combination of expert lawyers and non-legal services, we leverage our tightly integrated global team on behalf of our clients to develop sophisticated strategies to minimise risk.
Chambers Review
Dentons has the reach to provide comprehensive compliance design advice to the largest of clients operating in all major regulatory regimes. It regularly works with clients in aviation, energy and retail, and the team is especially good on the application of information law to social media. It draws on impressive multi-jurisdictional resources to assist wide-ranging companies with GDPR compliance and cybersecurity concerns, including responding to major incidents.
Work Highlights
- Dentons advised Avis on the utilisation of data collected from connected car technologies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Dentons has very capable and highly specialised lawyers."
"Dentons has an excellent transparent and collaborative working style. The lawyers are highly attentive to the needs of the client."
"Dentons knows our business very well, especially our tolerance for risk. They use that knowledge to give very practical, business-focused legal advice."
"The team is well-skilled. They are all personable and pragmatic in their approach which helps when advising in-house teams."
"Dentons are experts in their field. They are responsive and go the extra mile to support. They deliver pragmatic and commercial advice."
"Dentons has very capable and highly specialised lawyers."
"Dentons has an excellent transparent and collaborative working style. The lawyers are highly attentive to the needs of the client."
"Dentons knows our business very well, especially our tolerance for risk. They use that knowledge to give very practical, business-focused legal advice."
"The team is well-skilled. They are all personable and pragmatic in their approach which helps when advising in-house teams."
"Dentons are experts in their field. They are responsive and go the extra mile to support. They deliver pragmatic and commercial advice."
Notable Practitioners
Nick Graham is global co-chair of Dentons' privacy and cybersecurity group and is regularly called upon to advise media, retail and financial services clients. He assists with a wide array of privacy matters, from adtech to data breaches to Schrems II.
"Nick is consistent and effective."
"Nick is always available and able to support with accuracy. His ability to interpret local requirements as well as the current enforcement trends is incredible."
"The depth and breadth of his data protection knowledge combined with his calm, affable manner, make him one of our most trusted outside counsel partners."
Simon Elliott handles contentious and non-contentious data protection matters, advising on issues such as CCTV operations and international data transfers for large companies.
"Simon truly goes above and beyond for clients. He is a pleasure to work with."
"Simon delivers a consistently high level of service and understands the specific needs of our business. His relationship management skills enable us to make timely decisions around complex matters."
"Simon has good attention to detail. He provides alternative solutions and is quick on delivering their work in a timely manner. He is very thorough."
Antonis Patrikios advises leading corporate clients on cybersecurity matters as well as with their compliance with different data regimes.
"Antonis goes above and beyond to support his clients. He is always quick to respond and can be trusted to provide commercial and pragmatic advice."
"Antonis is very knowledgeable in both the law and sector, and we appreciate his ability to apply critical thinking to esoteric compliance queries affecting our business."
"He is exceptional."
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