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John McGovern

UK 2026

Baker McKenzie

Ranked in 1 practice area

Data Protection & Information Law

UK-wide

5 years ranked

About

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UK

Career

John is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E) and advises on the full spectrum of data protection issues, including transparency and consent requirements, data subject rights, international data transfers, age appropriate design, one-stop-shop strategy and cookies and similar technologies. He has assisted clients in investigations before the UK ICO, the Irish DPC and the French CNIL.

John has a strong interest in the advertising ecosystem and regularly works with advertisers, publishers and intermediaries on AdTech issues. He also has experience advising on the interplay between data protection law and related areas, like consumer protection and content moderation, as well as the data protection implications of legislative proposals such as the EU's Digital Services Act and Data Act.

John advises clients in a range of sectors, with a particular focus on digital media.

Personal

(Legal Practice Course) (2016)

University College Dublin (Bachelor of Business and Law) (2012)

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Data Protection & Information Law - UK-wide

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Individual Editorial

John McGovern is noted for his handling of data protection issues, including managing cyber and data security breaches. He also advises clients on privacy concerns and data protection strategies.

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Strengths

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He is brilliant. John knows the law inside-out and provides advice in a practical way so I can use it immediately.
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