Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Richard is global practice head of Linklaters technology, media and telecoms practice. His practice focusses on advising large multinationals and governments on complex information management, data privacy and government data access issues. He also works on large-scale technology related sourcing, IT and services contracts, in both contentious and non-contentious environments.
As co-director of the global Privacy and Cybersecurity practice of Hogan Lovells, Eduardo Ustaran is internationally recognised in privacy and data protection law. He is a dually qualified English Solicitor and Spanish Abogado based in London. Eduardo is also the author of The Future of Privacy (DataGuidance, 2013), a ground-breaking book where he anticipates the key elements that organisations and privacy professionals will need to tackle to comply with the regulatory framework of the future. Eduardo advises some of the world's leading companies on the adoption of global privacy strategies and is closely involved in the development of the new EU data protection framework.
Mark is a technology specialist with over 20 years’ experience. He advises companies on technology issues such as cloud computing, machine learning, apps and facial recognition. Much of Mark's experience was gained in-house at IBM where he held various roles, including Global Data Privacy Counsel. Mark has particular expertise in data privacy. He advises multinational companies on implementing General Data Protection Regulation compliant programs, Privacy Shield and Binding Corporate Rules. Mark has been involved in many of the most high profile and highest value data privacy litigation in the world and regularly advises companies in relation to incident response and defending regulatory enforcement actions all over the world.
Rising stars
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Jamie specialises in data protection and privacy law. Jamie’s practice includes advising clients on a wide range of privacy and data protection issues, including on the adoption of privacy strategies, assessing privacy risks in the context of new lines of business and the adoption of new technologies, notification and consent issues, individual rights requests, annonymisation, and data processing and transfer agreements. He has particular expertise advising clients on ad-tech compliance issues, in terms of navigating ePrivacy and GDPR requirements in the context of data collection, online tracking and profiling. Jamie also has experience in drafting Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs), both for processors and controllers, and in helping clients to navigate the complex BCR application and review process. Jamie also helps clients respond to data breach incidents, and defend regulatory enforcement action across Europe. He has also worked on high profile data protection litigation in the English High Court.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Hannah advises on all areas of data protection and privacy law, helping multinational and UK organisations navigate the changing landscape of EU and UK data protection law including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ePrivacy. Hannah's practice covers a wide range of EU and UK data protection and privacy issues, including ‘accountability’, data transfers, Binding Corporate Rules, adtech, data subjects rights, Artificial Intelligence and direct marketing. Her practice also includes a significant amount of contentious work, advising clients on managing personal data breaches and enforcement by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and other EU data protection authorities, including the CNIL and Irish Data Protection Commission. Hannah is also increasingly advising in the growing area of data protection litigation, assisting with cases before the UK courts and the Court of Justice of the European Union. In 2014 Hannah spent three months on secondment working in the Privacy team of a US law firm in Seattle, where she gained a valuable insight into data privacy law from a US perspective.
Eleanor is a Partner and our Head of Data & Privacy, having a plethora of experience in GDPR and privacy law. Before moving into private practice, Eleonor was the UK Government's lead lawyer in negotiations on the GDPR. Eleanor represented the UK in meetings in Brussels, drafted text for inclusion in the GDPR legislation, and worked with the European Commission, representatives from other EU Member States, regulators and stakeholders to develop the regime. Since moving into private practice, Eleonor has advised clients on a wide range of privacy laws including tracking or monitoring of data subjects, collection, use and retention of personal data, data sharing, data protection in the context of commercial contracts, data breaches, international data transfers, and the impact of Brexit on data protection and the privacy aspects of emerging technologies.
Katie leads the firm’s data protection practice. She has significant experience advising clients across a variety of sectors, including retail, transport, financial services, analytics and life sciences. She holds Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe (CIPP/E), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) and Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) accreditations from the International Association of Privacy Professionals. Recently awarded "Privacy Leader of the Year: Legal" (PICASSO Privacy Awards 2022), Katie is recognised as a Next Generation Partner for data protection, privacy and cyber security by The Legal 500 UK 2023, in which she is described as “a valued advisor in relation to EU and UK GDPR matters”. She is also ranked as an Up and Coming Lawyer for data protection and information law in the Chambers and Partners UK 2023 Guide, which states she "has excellent technical knowledge and provides clear, practical advice". Katie has extensive experience leading international GDPR compliance projects and also advises on data protection contracts, transparency issues, international personal data transfers, data sharing, cyber security and personal data breaches. She also advises a variety of clients on direct marketing, ad tech, social media and cookies issues under the e-privacy regime. Katie has also acted for clients facing ICO enforcement action on potential data protection and freedom of information law breaches, winning successful outcomes for her clients in relation to subject access requests, breach reporting and FOIA requests. She has helped clients with the data protection impacts of Brexit and coronavirus and has also advised on the complex legal issues in facial recognition, AI and profiling. Katie is a member of the International Network of Privacy Law Professionals, a not-for-profit international network of qualified professionals providing expert counsel on legal and compliance issues relating to data privacy and associated matters.
Simon is a partner in and Head of Dentons' Data Privacy and Cybersecurity practice for the UK, Ireland and Middle East. He has more than 15 years' experience advising clients on the full range of data privacy and information governance matters, including leading large-scale projects for clients in designing and implementing protocols and procedures for complying with GDPR and designing global data protection compliance, including global data transfer solutions, data processor engagement, marketing and CRM strategies and data incident responses. Simon also regularly assists major global multinationals and UK businesses with regulatory investigations and enforcement actions, major data breaches and media enquiries focusing on privacy practices. He has also led multiple Binding Corporate Rules applications – for both data controllers and data processors – and Privacy Shield applications. Simon regularly advises on innovative first-of-a-kind matters and projects in relation to emerging technologies and technological advancements, including artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous vehicles, blockchain and DLT, and adtech. Simon was identified as a "Next Generation Partner" by Legal 500 for data protection, privacy and cybersecurity. He previously sat on the Executive Committee of the Data Protection Forum and regularly speaks on data protection topics. According to Legal 500, clients say that "Simon's work is great" and describe him as "very flexible with his time and always available". They also reported that "the advice provided is incredibly commercial and operational" and that he is "always on hand to answer queries and provide practical and user-friendly advice". Simon also regularly advises clients on complex commercial and technology contracts, including vendor procurement, outsourcing and commercial partnership arrangements.
Antonis is a partner and co-head of Dentons’ Global Privacy and Cybersecurity group, based in London. A UK and EU data privacy and cybersecurity law specialist, Antonis advises a wide range of UK, EU, US and Asian clients across various sectors, including technology, adtech, healthtech, fintech, media, telecoms, and fast-moving consumer goods. Antonis advises on all aspects of EU data privacy and cybersecurity law. Most of his work has an international element, and he regularly leads on multi-jurisdictional projects. He has spent time working in Silicon Valley, which helped him develop a deep understanding of transatlantic data privacy and cybersecurity issues. His specialisms include complex cross-jurisdictional matters; global compliance programs; new legal regime (including GDPR and e-privacy regulation) readiness; new projects compliance; privacy impact assessments; risk assessments; data protection audits; commercial deal support; corporate deal support; international data transfers; data sharing and monetization activities; big data; digital marketing and online advertising; cybersecurity compliance, incident response preparedness, incident management and breach notification; data subject requests, complaints and claims; regulatory liaison; and cooperation with law enforcement authorities. Antonis particularly enjoys providing strategic advice and helping clients engineer business solutions to legal problems, optimize risk and unlock the value of their data. He has an extensive track record of helping clients steer through crises, such as data and cybersecurity breaches and regulatory investigations.
Leading individuals
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Marc is a technology specialist with over 25 years’ experience gained in private practice, as well as inhouse at Equifax and on secondments at Microsoft. He advises clients in the technology, financial services and life sciences sectors on data protection, cyber risk and digital matters. Marc helps clients to evaluate and manage data protection and cyber risk in cross-border compliance programs, in technology projects involving the development of machine learning/artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, cloud applications, in life sciences and medical device projects covering healthcare apps, remote diagnostics, clinical trials and investigations and genomic research, and in the financial services sector across the lifecycle of product development and FinTech applications. Marc also advises on cyber security incidents, and regulatory investigations and disputes involving data protection, misuse of private information and breaches of confidentiality, and has experience of devising voluntary redress schemes for individuals affected by such misuse or breaches. Marc advises on both UK and EU law, covering GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, the proposed ePrivacy Regulation, the Network and Information Systems Regulations, the Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations, Investigatory Powers legislation and the data protection and security aspects of financial services legislation and regulation (such as PSD2 and the SYSC rules in the FCA Handbook). Marc has a good working knowledge of German and Swedish.
Specialise in advising both public and private sector clients on complex domestic and international IT, outsourcing and information governance matters (including data privacy and freedom of information matters). Shortlisted for Legal Advisor of the Year 2016 by the National Outsourcing Association.
Adam is a Commercial Partner in the Corporate department, with over 25 years' experience, specialising in advising clients on IT and commercial contracts, including franchising, agency, distribution and terms of business.He advises clients across a number of sectors, but in particular, those in real estate, publishing and broadcasting, financial services and retail and leisure, including hotels and restaurants.Adam is an expert in data protection and freedom of information law, where he advises corporates and individuals on all aspects of the law.Adam is the International Development Partner at Mishcon de Reya. His primary objective is to ensure the firm consistently delivers the best advice to its clients and to gain the trust of clients and lawyers from around the world. He works closely with the partners appointed as leaders for each international region to closely monitor the overseas service the Firm provides, the expansion of its client-base and how it is delivering against its strategy.
Nick is the founding partner of Dentons' Global Privacy and Cybersecurity Group. Recognized as a leading practitioner, he specializes in data privacy, cybersecurity and information governance, advising across all sectors, including retail, telecoms, energy, manufacturing, banking, insurance, transport, technology and digital media. Nick has more than 25 years’ experience in data protection and has been advising since the days of the Data Protection Act 1984/1998 and the early enforcement activities of the FTC. He advises on all aspects of data privacy including global compliance strategy and control frameworks, data privacy impact assessments, data breach and incident response, group litigation claims, international data transfers, customer data exploitation and data retention. Most recently, he has advised on AI and privacy compliance, consumer tracking, biometrics, data sovereignty, conflicts of data laws and transfers post-Schrems II/Brexit.