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For more information on the practice, please visit the practice's page at: https://www.sidley.com/en/services/privacy-and-cybersecurity 

Chambers Review

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Data Protection & Information Law - UK-wide
3
Band 3
What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin has up-to-the-minute command of data and information law in support of firm-wide specialisations in heavily regulated industries, such as life sciences, healthcare and financial services. The team regularly advises on data transfers and the implications of GDPR and is often instructed on international data breach work.

Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin advised Canyon Partners on GDPR compliance requirements including international data transfer issues including carrying out data transfer assessments and reviewing vendor contracts to deal with privacy and cyber requirements.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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William Long
3
William Long
3
Band 3

William Long is the global co-chair of Sidley Austin's Privacy and Cybersecurity practice and heads the EU Data Protection group. He is a respected data protection and cybersecurity practitioner, well versed in compliance, processing, transfers and breaches.

"His advice is always clear and actionable."

"William has very strong expertise and is highly trusted."

"He is an expert who is very pragmatic in his approach. He has a very good ability to take a risk-based approach as he has good anticipation and foresight of what regulators might think."

Francesca Blythe
5
Francesca Blythe
5
Band 5

Francesca Blythe supports clients in diverse privacy matters. She has a broad client base, with particular knowledge of data relating to the healthcare and life sciences market.

"Francesca is a talented lawyer who can handle everything from your routine to your sophisticated data privacy matters. She is good at adapting to the needs of your company."

"Francesca is a highly engaged, responsive and practically minded adviser."

"She is always on-topic, understands our business and gives us the advice needed to keep the train moving."

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Data Protection & Information Law

William Long
3
William Long
3
Band 3
Francesca Blythe
5
Francesca Blythe
5
Band 5

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