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Freshfields

Data Protection & Information Law

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Freshfields

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Chambers Review

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Data Protection & Information Law - UK-wide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Freshfields is a global firm able to handle a range of regulatory matters. The team's capabilities span GDPR, cybersecurity, breach response and ICO investigations. The firm is noted for experience handling compliance matters in relation to AI products. The firm's broad client base ranges from blue-chip corporates to charities.

Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields advised Japan Tobacco International Group in relation to compliance with the EU NIS2 regulation and other cybersecurity laws, as well as the processing of personal data for the purposes of AI development.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers have a good understanding of what is market and give pragmatic actionable advice.

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  • They are user-friendly and use plain language when providing commercial advice, which allows us to take a risk based approach.

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  • Their deep knowledge of our business and objectives allows them to understand what is of critical importance on a transaction.

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  • Freshfields has strong expertise in data privacy and security that is combined with a practical approach that focuses on practical results and risk guidance.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Giles Pratt
    Band 3Giles Pratt

    Giles Pratt

    Giles Pratt is well regarded for his ability to advise clients on cybersecurity and breach response. He has broad market experience and regularly acts for high-profile companies.
    • Giles is a consummate professional with a finger on the pulse when it comes to the regulatory environment.

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    • Giles is a strong lawyer.

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  • Band 5Rachael Annear
    Band 5Rachael Annear

    Rachael Annear

    Rachael Annear has experience advising clients on a range of data protection topics, including AI governance programmes, regulatory compliance, and data subject access requests.

    • Rachael is tactically brilliant.

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    • Rachael is great at understanding your business needs and helping navigate complex regulatory matters.

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