Data Protection & Information Law - UK-wide
What the team is known for
Herbert Smith Freehills has a well-resourced data and technology law practice recommended for complex contentious and non-contentious matters. Its best known area of expertise is in relation to cybersecurity issues, including crisis management and wide-ranging risk mitigation strategies. The team's sector expertise covers financial services, education, retail and utilities, among others.
Strengths
"It's clear that advice is provided on the basis of very clear awareness of current cyber themes and risks, including core knowledge of key actors."
"The team provide pragmatic, risk-based advice."
Work highlights
Herbert Smith Freehills advised GenesisCare on strategic data protection agreements spanning several jurisdictions.
Notable practitioners
Miriam Everett works for an impressive portfolio of global clients, handling the full range of data matters, from compliance advice to breach response.
"Miriam Everett is really practical and very straightforward to deal with."
"She is very client-focused, hard-working and very technically astute."