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Latham & Watkins LLP

Data Protection & Information Law

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Data Protection & Information Law - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Latham & Watkins has data protection expertise located in many key jurisdictions, offering experience and resources in data-rich sectors such as technology and financial services. The team's areas of focus include cybersecurity and data breaches, regulatory compliance, and cross-border disputes and investigations.
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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins continued to advise Meta on enquiries from the UK ICO and Irish Data Protection Commission regarding alleged GDPR infringements.

Strengths

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  • The team stands out for its deep subject matter expertise, particularly in complex regulatory areas. Its attention to detail is consistently excellent.

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  • The firm is highly knowledgeable and provides advice that is carefully aligned with our company’s objectives, consistently offering practical and well-considered guidance.

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  • Latham & Watkins has strong data privacy knowledge coupled with a practical approach.

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  • The team is very approachable, very solution-oriented and incredibly strong internationally.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Gail Crawford
    Gail Crawford

    Gail Crawford

    Gail Crawford combines an impressive technology practice with an in-depth understanding of data protection laws. This expertise makes her highly sought after by tech giants for her knowledge of compliance in industries such as e-commerce and telecommunications.

    • Gail is amazing.

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    • Gail is very business-oriented, direct and professional.

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    • Gail is very good at seeing the complexities of a problem and able to address it practically without detracting from the nuance.

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  • Fiona Maclean
    Fiona Maclean

    Fiona Maclean

    Fiona Maclean is recommended for advising on a variety of data matters, ranging from regulatory compliance through to the implementation of AI models and ICO investigations.

    • She is very professional.

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  • Ian Felstead
    Ian Felstead

    Ian Felstead

    Ian Felstead has extensive experience handling regulatory inquiries and data privacy-related litigation.

    • He is a very good lawyer.

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  • Calum Docherty
    Calum Docherty

    Calum Docherty

    Calum Docherty is highlighted for his knowledge of key data protection issues. He often advises clients on regulatory investigations, data subject access requests and cybersecurity.

    • He is a rising star. Calum is incredibly approachable, very solution-oriented and very commercial.

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    • Calum offers a very good service and is pleasant to work with.

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