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Shoosmiths LLP

Data Protection & Information Law

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Shoosmiths LLP

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We are a truly full-service privacy and data practice that sets itself apart: over 20 dedicated advisers and sector specialists, offering global support and technology solutions, all informed by an incredible level of commercial and in-house experience, including with leading privacy regulators. 


We can shape your privacy and data function in the following ways:

  • Build: we design, build and implement the foundations of your privacy, AI, cyber and other data compliance, on a global scale
  • Support: we provide business-as-usual and ad-hoc support, including a fully outsourced DPO service
  • Optimise: we use our experience to transform your data function into a centre of excellence
  • Protect: we advise you on security laws and standards to help you keep your data and systems safe, secure and resilient
  • Commercialise: we offer data licensing, IP and consultancy advice to make sure you leverage your data to its fullest potential
  • Automate: we help you to deploy artificial intelligence and automation technologies safely, responsibly and in compliance with complex regulatory frameworks
  • Resolve: we steer you through complex data complaints, disputes and investigations, and support you in times of crisis

We provide fully tailored privacy and data services, which can be scaled up or down to meet your requirements. This lets you stay in control of your privacy compliance and commercial data budget with the scope, and flexibility, that works for you.

Clients (5)

  • Global Switch
  • Volkswagen Group UK
  • EG Group
  • Hilton Grand Vacations
  • Gopuff

Chambers Review

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Data Protection & Information Law - UK-wide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Shoosmiths offers data protection expertise to household-name brands. The team is adept at leading data training sessions as well as advising clients on international data transfers and the use of data in connection with biotech and adtech.

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Work Highlights

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  • Shoosmiths advised Lenovo’s EMEA Group on the Digital Operational Resilience Act and its impact on Lenovo’s business operation.

Strengths

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  • Shoosmiths has a large privacy team with multiple areas of insights and expertise.

    Data Protection & Information Law respondentUK

  • The team is highly knowledgeable and is always very responsive.

    Data Protection & Information Law respondentUK

  • Shoosmiths' team is very responsive.

    Data Protection & Information Law respondentUK

  • We recieve excellent support in complex privacy matters from Shoosmiths.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kate Brimsted
    Kate Brimsted

    Kate Brimsted

    Kate Brimsted regularly supports clients with the drafting of GDPR-compliant documentation and assists with data transfers. In addition to her advisory practice, she also has extensive experience in contentious privacy cases.

    • Kate has an in-depth knowledge of the issues and risks we face. She provides personalised service and keeps us up to date on general trends and issues that could impact our business.

      Data Protection & Information Law respondentUK
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  • Sherif Malak
    Sherif Malak

    Sherif Malak

    Sherif Malak offers expertise in a variety of data protection and privacy matters, ranging from regulatory compliance, data transfers arrangements to and AI governance projects.

    • Sherif provides consistently excellent service.

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