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Mark Young

Mark Young

UK 2026

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Mark Young, an experienced tech regulatory lawyer and recognized authority on GDPR, advises major global companies on their most challenging data privacy compliance matters and investigations.

Mark also leads on EMEA cybersecurity matters at the firm. He advises on evolving cyber-related regulations, and helps clients respond to incidents, including personal data breaches, intellectual property and trade secret theft, ransomware, insider threats, and state-sponsored attacks.

Personal

Nottingham Law School, 2008 - Postgraduate Diploma in Commercial Intellectual Property; College of Law, London, L.P.C., 2004; Glasgow Graduate School of Law, 2003 - LL.M. in Technology Law (Distinction); University of Edinburgh, 1999 - LL.B. (Joint Hons. French); Université Paul Cézanne Aix-Marseille III, 1998 - Erasmus Exchange

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Data Protection & Information Law - UK-wide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Mark Young is a popular choice for global companies, including many in the technology sector. He is recommended both for his understanding of compliant data usage as well as for his advice on breaches.

Strengths

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  • Mark is a clever lawyer and an impressive operator.

    Data Protection & Information LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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