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Phil Lee

Phil Lee

UK 2026

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About

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UK

Practice Areas

Data Protection

Artificial Intelligence

Digital Regulation

Career

Phil Lee is the Managing Director of Digiphile, a UK-based law firm specialising in giving data advice that is Simple. Strategic. Actionable.

Phil is an international data privacy specialist who holds FIP, AIGP, CIPP(E) and CIPM status, and is a member of the IAPP's Privacy Faculty. Until April 2022, Phil was a Partner in Fieldfisher's top-ranked Privacy, Security and Information Group. In this role, he supported clients to develop and manage their transatlantic (and wider) data privacy compliance programs, and founded Fieldfisher's Silicon Valley office in California in 2012 - an office he then ran for four years.

Phil has worked on multi-jurisdictional data privacy projects covering more than 80 territories worldwide, and is particularly recognised for his expertise in international data transfer strategies (including Binding Corporate Rules), cloud computing, online profiling and advertising and regulatory engagement.

Phil holds an MA in Computer Science from Cambridge University and a postgraduate diploma in Intellectual Property from Bristol University.

Phil trained and qualified at Denton Wilde Sapte and, prior to joining Fieldfisher, worked within the digital media team at Osborne Clarke. Phil is ranked as a “leading individual” in the Legal 500 and Band 1 in Chambers for data protection.Phil Lee is the Managing Director of Digiphile, a UK-based law firm specialising in giving data advice that is Simple. Strategic. Actionable. Phil is an international data privacy specialist who holds FIP, CIPP(E) and CIPM status, and is a member of the IAPP's Privacy Faculty. Until April 2022, Phil was a Partner in Fieldfisher's top-ranked Privacy, Security and Information Group. In this role, he supported clients to develop and manage their transatlantic (and wider) data privacy compliance programs, and founded Fieldfisher's Silicon Valley office in California in 2012 - an office he then ran for four years. Phil has worked on multi-jurisdictional data privacy projects covering more than 80 territories worldwide, and is particularly recognised for his expertise in international data transfer strategies (including Binding Corporate Rules), cloud computing, online profiling and advertising and regulatory engagement. Phil holds an MA in Computer Science from Cambridge University and a postgraduate diploma in Intellectual Property from Bristol University. Phil trained and qualified at Denton Wilde Sapte and, prior to joining Fieldfisher, worked within the digital media team at Osborne Clarke. Phil is ranked as a “leading individual” in the Legal 500 and Band 1 in Chambers for data protection.

Professional Memberships

International Association of Privacy Professionals

Publications

AI Act: Requirements for General-Purpose AI Models (https://digiphile.law/ai-act-requirements-for-general-purpose-ai-models/)

Joint controller relationships – Why the hate? (https://digiphile.law/joint-controller-relationships-why-the-hate/)

Could the UK’s data protection reforms create an unintended loophole for commercial AI research? (https://digiphile.law/effective-risk-management-strategies-for-startups/)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Data Protection & Information Law - UK-wide

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Digiphile's founder Phil Lee is a well-regarded expert in data protection and privacy matters. He can advise on a range of compliance topics as well as guide clients on emerging technologies such as AI.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Phil is the single most practical lawyer I work with, and his business acumen is second to none.

    Data Protection & Information LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Phil is a superstar. He is reliable, engaged and truly invested in our challenges. He delivers smart, practical solutions that fit our company’s needs.

    Data Protection & Information LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Phil is very knowledgeable, pragmatic, and a very nice person to work with.

    Data Protection & Information LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Phil is my favourite outside counsel. His pragmatic yet deeply knowledgeable approach is so refreshing.

    Data Protection & Information LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Phil is the best lawyer I work with. He is wicked-smart, has an encyclopaedic level of knowledge and recall, and has a keen understanding of the overall privacy and AI environment.

    Data Protection & Information LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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