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Lewis Silkin

Data Protection & Information Law

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Data Protection & Information Law - UK-wide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Lewis Silkin's diverse data protection practice encompasses a range of sectors from financial services to media and entertainment. It is particularly well known for the handling of sensitive data relating to employment. The team frequently advises on GDPR compliance and provides support with compliant adtech. The team also handles contentious matters, including breaches and subject access requests.
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Work Highlights

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  • Lewis Silkin advised a HR software provider in regards to data governance strategy, data transfers and various Data Protection Impact Assessments.

Strengths

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  • Lewis Silkin's team is extremely personable while providing practical, risk-based advice.

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  • Lewis Silkin has an exceptionally personable and friendly team with subject matter experts who provide efficient and sound advice every time we go to them.

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  • The team's expertise lie in their technical understanding and ability to provide tailored, cutting-edge solutions to our organisation's needs.

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  • Lewis Silkin provides practical and easy to understand advice. The lawyers are pleasant to deal with.

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  • The firm stands out for its deep subject-matter expertise, particularly in applying complex regulatory requirements in a practical, business-oriented way.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alexander Milner-Smith
    Alexander Milner-Smith

    Alexander Milner-Smith

    Alexander Milner-Smith is well equipped to provide guidance on compliance with GDPR regulations and support clients with DSARs. He has a broad practice and demonstrates particular knowledge of employment data.

    • Alexander is consistently responsive, pragmatic and very knowledgeable.

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    • Alexander is fantastic to work with. He is practical and solutions-focused.

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  • Bryony Long
    Bryony Long

    Bryony Long

    Bryony Long is called upon by global companies to assist with GDPR compliance, international data transfer and data sharing matters.

    • Bryony is truly excellent. She is a smart and savvy lawyer with a great ability to cut through to the heart of an issue. She is strategic and is a great individual to work with.

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    • Bryony's depth and breadth of knowledge is fantastic. She exudes confidence and is calm under pressure.

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  • Ali Vaziri
    Ali Vaziri

    Ali Vaziri

    Ali Vaziri is well regarded for his ability to handle regulatory compliance and data security matters for media and retail clients.

    • Ali is always practical and pragmatic. He has the great ability to translate a complex analysis into easily digestible and easy to understand advice.

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  • Joanna de Fonseka
    Joanna de Fonseka

    Joanna de Fonseka

    Joanna de Fonseka advises clients on data protection matters stemming from AI, international data transfers and data subject rights.

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