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RPC

Data Protection & Information Law

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Data Protection & Information Law - UK-wide

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

RPC offers a full-service data protection practice. With expertise in data privacy issues relating to compliance breaches and regulatory investigations, RPC advises clients across the public and private sectors. The team boasts an impressive client roster that cuts across the technology, financial services and retail sectors. The firm is recommended for its expertise in cybersecurity-related issues and can assist clients in data breach and ransomware matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • RPC was instructed by the founder of Frasers Group, Mike Ashley, in a claim against HMRC for breach of Mr Ashley's fundamental data subject access rights.

Strengths

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  • I am impressed by the subject matter expertise within the team and their accessibility. No query is too complex or too minor.

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  • RPC can always be relied upon for proportionate, robust legal analysis and advice, and to provide wider guidance to firms in excess of just the base legal position.

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  • Their advice is succinct and contains insights on practical implications, the better to assist clients in making well-informed decisions.

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  • RPC stands out through their knowledge coupled with commercial awareness and the ability to communicate clearly.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jon Bartley
    Jon Bartley

    Jon Bartley

    Chair of the City of London Law Society's Data Law Committee, Jon Bartley is a recognised expert for advising key clients on data matters including adtech projects and GDPR compliance.

    • Jon is a pleasure to work with. He provides valued counsel on technical aspects of the law in addition to practical advice on how to integrate data protection into the fabric of our business.

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    • Jon is superb. He understands what we want and delivers what we need.

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    • Jon is very knowledgeable and engaging.

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  • Richard Breavington
    Richard Breavington

    Richard Breavington

    Richard Breavington handles complex cybersecurity-related matters and can advise clients on their response to data breaches and ransomware attacks.

    • He provides clear and practical advice across all legal and regulatory aspects. Richard is a trusted adviser in high-pressure situations.

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    • Richard is a brilliant client advocate, who is excels in bringing his level-headedness to highly complex and stressful situations.

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