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Farrer & Co LLP

Data Protection & Information Law

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Farrer & Co LLP

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Data Protection & Information Law - UK-wide

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.
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Strengths

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  • Farrer & Co take a practical and pragmatic approach.

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  • Farrer & Co has a deep understanding of data protection law, allied with up-to-date knowledge of the latest developments in the area. Their advice is always technically very sound.

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  • The lawyers provide excellent customer service. They are always on hand to provide quick and pragmatic advice and are able to balance legal rules with the commercial angle.

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  • The data protection team is impeccable. The knowledge of black-letter law and how to apply it is very helpful.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ian De Freitas
    Ian De Freitas

    Ian De Freitas

    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 is our go-to adviser.

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    • Ian is a trusted adviser.

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  • Owen O'Rorke
    Owen O'Rorke

    Owen O'Rorke

    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.

    • He is an expert.

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    • Owen sees complex issues with real clarity.

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  • Alan Baker
    Alan Baker

    Alan Baker

    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 provides amazing service. He is always pragmatic and able to deliver complex legal advice in a straightforward way with easy language while balancing the commercial interests.

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    • Alan is a pleasure to work with.

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    • Alan is a fantastic lawyer and incredibly personable. He is a superb sounding board and provides very sensible solutions to complex problems.

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