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Data Protection & Information Law - UK-wide

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Farrer & Co's experienced team of information law experts handles data protection matters for a range of clients, including compliance projects for the transfer of data domestically and within the EU. It is particularly active in sports, media, higher education and the third sector, and its expertise includes advising public authorities on ICO proceedings and handling data protection issues arising from child safeguarding matters. The team is also noted for cybersecurity and data subject access request matters.

Strengths

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Farrer has an expansive stance when supporting clients in data security and privacy.

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Farrer & Co is very good at providing a combination of rigorous analysis of the issues as well as pragmatic, practical advice. They are very easy to deal with. They are responsive and efficient.

Data Protection & Information Law respondent
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Farrer's lawyers provide strategic solutions tailored to your specific business needs. Their expertise is matched by a personalised approach, ensuring a deep understanding of your unique context.

Data Protection & Information Law respondent
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Their knowledge of data protection legislation is second to none. We value their advice on difficult matters and complex situations.

Data Protection & Information Law respondent
UK

They never sit on the fence – they do not shy away from giving their view. They are the best technical lawyers I have ever worked with and are also incredibly commercial and pragmatic.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ian De Freitas
4
Ian De Freitas
4
Band 4
Clients turn to Ian De Freitas for his advice on PECR and GDPR. His broad privacy practice also sees him support clients with freedom of information requests and other rights relating to the use of data.

Ian provides very valuable oversight and input.

Ian is a deeply experienced data privacy practitioner who combines his natural passion for and talent in his discipline with a calm and authoritative manner that inspires confidence from the start.

Ian is always responsive and collaborative in his approach.

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Owen O'Rorke
5
Owen O'Rorke
5
Band 5

Owen O'Rorke is proficient in both contentious and non-contentious data protection matters and can advise on issues such as GDPR compliance, enforcement and breach responses.

Owen's strategic insights and deep understanding of data protection law have been invaluable as we navigate increasingly complex regulations.

Owen has exceptional technical knowledge. He understands our business and can anticipate what concerns we may have.

Owen is outstanding.

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Alan Baker
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Alan Baker
U
Up and Coming

Alan Baker is recognised for his non-contentious data protection practice. He advises clients on a variety of matters, such as data processing, governance and cybersecurity.

Alan has an exceptional knowledge of our business which he uses to provide sensible and tailored advice.

Alan's ability to translate legal complexities into actionable guidance for our team is outstanding.

He always gives a view and he is able to cut through complex and sensitive matters in an extremely efficient manner. Alan is a joy to work with and is a trusted adviser.

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Farrer & Co LLP

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Data Protection & Information Law
Ian De Freitas
4
Ian De Freitas
4
Band 4
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Owen O'Rorke
5
Owen O'Rorke
5
Band 5
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Alan Baker
U
Alan Baker
U
Up and Coming
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