Data Protection | Global

Hogan Lovells comprises a large team with particularly strong offices in the UK and Spain, with additional market presence in both Germany and Italy. The firm handles Binding Corporate Rules, privacy investigations, GDPR compliance and international data transfers. It additionally advises on cybersecurity matters and on complex data issues involving new technologies. Hogan Lovells' notable client base spans the technology, consumer goods and automotive spaces.

Baker McKenzie has a number of strong data protection teams across Europe with exceptionally notable offices in Germany, France and Poland. The firm frequently acts for multinational clients on cross-border data transfers and advises on investigations and data security strategies and incident responses. The law firm is highly sought after for GDPR and ePrivacy compliance, as well as third party data processing. It further handles data issues connected to new technologies such as artificial intelligence.

Covington & Burling boasts highly regarded teams in Brussels, London and Germany. The firm is particularly active in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors, assisting with matters concerning international data transfers, as well as privacy-related litigation and regulation. The firm handles data breaches and GDPR compliance. It is complemented by a renowned government affairs and regulatory practice, allowing for a superb grasp of the legal implications of emergent policy and legislation, including the impact of artificial intelligence technology on data protection matters.

DLA Piper has a broad European network with notable presence in Belgium, France, Germany, Spain and the UK. Its particular areas of focus include artificial intelligence and privacy policies, with advice offered to IT sector clients on cybersecurity matters. It acts for clients from the media, pharmaceutical and consumer goods sectors on GDPR-related matters.

Linklaters has an outstanding team in Brussels, with an additionally strong offering in London. The law firm advises clients operating in the finance, automotive and audit spaces on data transfer solutions and privacy policies. It has further capabilities assisting with privacy matters involving new technology, such as cloud solutions, and frequently advises clients on data breach issues. The firm also assists with GDPR implementation and compliance, as well as Binding Corporate Rules.

White & Case has notable offices in the UK and Germany. It assists with cloud services, data collection and transfers. The lawyers' expertise includes advising prominent international clients on compliance with GDPR and data breaches and investigations. The law firm also handles contentious matters, such as representing high profile IT clients in data privacy-related litigation.