Department profile
Thorntons Law LLP

Data Protection & Information Law

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Thorntons Law LLP

Rankings

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Data Protection & Information Law - Scotland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Thorntons Law team advises on a range of complex data protection and information law matters, such as data processing agreements, compliance frameworks, and contentious data subject requests. It has deep experience in a range of sectors, including education, charity and technology. The firm offers additional services where its lawyers act as data protection officers for clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Thorntons Law advises Optical Express on various data protection matters, including data sharing and data processing agreements with third parties in relation to the ongoing sharing of patient special category data.

Strengths

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  • They are extremely knowledgeable, very timely and pro-active with their support and very helpful to our team on queries.

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  • Thorntons has a detailed understanding of data protection, which is applied in a practical and user-friendly way. The firm gives rounded and pragmatic advice.

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  • We enjoy incredible support from the team. Its detailed knowledge and experience provided continues to exceed expectation.

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  • Thorntons is accessible and responsive. The lawyers provide timely and well-informed responses with clear and practical guidance. Their recommendations are thorough, yet practical and flexible.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Loretta Maxfield
    Band 3Loretta Maxfield

    Loretta Maxfield

    Loretta Maxfield is adept in a mixture of data protection-related matters, including data sharing, data processing and regulatory compliance. She can also advise and guide clients in data breach issues.

    • Loretta always provides insightful legal advice tailored to our needs. Among her biggest strengths is her ability to communicate complex legal information in an understandable manner.

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    • Loretta gives excellent support. She is very knowledgeable and personable.

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