Data Protection & Information Law

Eversheds Sutherland is experienced in a diverse range of issues within information law, including the Freedom of Information Act and the Environmental Information Regulations. The team has additional expertise in cybersecurity and advising retailers. It is well equipped to handle emerging areas such as the impact of Brexit on data protection and is also adept at advising on cross-border issues.

"This team has the expertise and bench depth to handle a variety of matters across various jurisdictions in a timely and competent manner. They are very organised in the presentation of their advice."

"The firm is able to respond quickly and provide the actionable and practical advice necessary in the extremely high-risk field of privacy and breach response."

"Eversheds has an exceptionally strong data protection team that is extremely agile and provides us with solid pragmatic advice."

"The team is friendly, professional and timely."

"Eversheds has excellent knowledge and experience and the ability to provide pragmatic solutions. It feels like a genuine partnership."

Eversheds Sutherland's head of privacy and cybersecurity law Paula Barrett regularly counsels technology, media and retail clients, as well as many in an array of other industries, on data protection matters. She is knowledgeable on the application of GDPR and also advises on DSARs. "Her expertise is of the highest calibre and her insights are extraordinarily valuable." "Paula is top-notch and always highly reliable."

Liz Fitzsimons's practice at Eversheds Sutherland encompasses a range of contentious and non-contentious matters. She offers data protection and freedom of information knowledge across an array of sectors, with expertise including PECR and EIR mandates. "Liz is an information law specialist. She shows a great deal of flexibility and is incredibly diligent and responsive."