Department profile
Reed Smith LLP

Data Protection & Information Law

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide

Share profile

Reed Smith LLP

Rankings

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Data Protection & Information Law - UK-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Reed Smith has wide-ranging specialist expertise with a particular emphasis on the energy, life sciences, entertainment and financial services industries. The team is recommended for its counsel on complex information law issues to clients with international requirements and who are reliant on cross-border data transfers. It draws on longstanding technological expertise when advising on developing issues such as virtual reality privacy issues and the fintech market.

View ranking table

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Reed Smith devised and led a compliance programme for OLE to ensure that it remained on track to comply with EU and French national data protection laws in preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Reed Smith's service level and responsiveness is top-class.

    Data Protection & Information Law respondentUK

  • Reed Smith has a strong appreciation of the practical challenges when approaching data protection compliance matters.

    Data Protection & Information Law respondentUK

  • They are a very experienced, pragmatic and friendly team.

    Data Protection & Information Law respondentUK

  • Reed Smith develop very practical business-centric solutions. They are able to provide effective counsel to navigate novel issues that many other firms are not able to resolve.

    Data Protection & Information Law respondentUK

  • What truly distinguishes this department is their deep awareness of our industry and operational realities. Their advice reflects a clear understanding of our pressures and workflows.

    Data Protection & Information Law respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Elle Todd
    Elle Todd

    Elle Todd

    Elle Todd is a skilled data protection adviser. She has niche expertise in the use of data in the media and communications industries.

    • Elle consistently demonstrates exceptional knowledge, expertise and commercial acumen. She is also an excellent communicator, who is a pleasure to deal with.

      Data Protection & Information Law respondentUK

    • Elle is an outstanding lawyer. She is highly responsive, commercially astute, and consistently delivers clear, concise and actionable advice. She is a pleasure to work with.

      Data Protection & Information Law respondentUK

    • Elle is so experienced in the industry and knows our business well. She is very calm, pragmatic and professional.

      Data Protection & Information Law respondentUK
    View profile
  • Cynthia O'Donoghue
    Cynthia O'Donoghue

    Cynthia O'Donoghue

    Cynthia O'Donoghue's data protection expertise covers a range of sectors, including medical and life sciences mandates. She is highly regarded for her knowledge of multi-jurisdictional data compliance advice and understanding of cybersecurity.
    View profile

Ranked Individuals at Reed Smith LLP (2)

UK-wide

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership