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Fieldfisher

Data Protection & Information Law

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Data Protection & Information Law - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Fieldfisher fields a high standard of expertise in the full range of data protection and information law issues. Its areas of focus include data transfers, cyber breaches, data security and compliance with adtech regulations. The team has especially strong capabilities in regard to challenging regulatory decisions and brings a global perspective to its broad roster of work, which includes a focus on the impact of the Privacy Shield on international data transfers and all aspects of GDPR.
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Work Highlights

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  • Fieldfisher advised Citigroup on various data protection matters, including in relation to international transfers and the conversion of their binding corporate rules to the ICO's BCR Addendum.

Strengths

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  • Fieldfisher offer commercial, pragmatic and innovative legal advice tailored to our business. The firm is able to leverage their international network for global cross-border projects.

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  • Fieldfisher takes a solutions-focused approach that cuts out legal jargon and helps the client focus on the practical steps required to achieve compliance. The team is also incredibly approachable.

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  • The firm has a depth and level of knowledge and experience in data protection matters.

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  • Fieldfisher has deep subject matter knowledge and the lawyers are agile when dealing with novel matters. They are very collaborative.

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  • Fieldfisher are very practical with their advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Hazel Grant
    Hazel Grant

    Hazel Grant

    Hazel Grant is a leading data protection adviser with extensive expertise across all aspects of GDPR. She is particularly favoured by professional service clients and those in the healthcare market.

    • Hazel is incredibly knowledgeable, responsive and thorough. Her demeanour and manner are always pleasant. Our entire team enjoys working with Hazel.

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    • Hazel provides straightforward and easy to read advice. She has an unique ability to condense complex issues into a few words.

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    • Hazel pays close attention to what outcomes the client is actually trying to achieve. It's always a pleasure to deal with her.

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  • Kirsten Whitfield
    Kirsten Whitfield

    Kirsten Whitfield

    Kirsten Whitfield offers broad experience in data protection matters, such as advising on privacy and digital regulations as well as how to respond to cyber breaches. She is also sought after for data-related corporate investigations.

    • She is very prompt, responsive and pragmatic.

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    • Kirsten is very responsive, understands our business extremely well, and provides pragmatic advice.

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  • Renzo Marchini
    Renzo Marchini

    Renzo Marchini

    Renzo Marchini advises notable social media and financial services clients in a variety of data protection topics, such as international data transfers, BCRs and data subject access requests.

    • Renzo has excellent knowledge and experience of all areas of privacy and data protection.

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    • Renzo is extremely knowledgeable, approachable, helpful and thorough, demonstrating the ability to balance the law with business requirements. He provides pragmatic and sound advice.

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