Arbor Law

Now specialising in data protection and privacy, Michelle has over 20 years’ in house experience, advising businesses on data protection, commercial contracts and consumer legal matters.

As part of Arbor’s Data Privacy practice group, Michelle advises clients across a range of sectors including TMT and Financial Services, helping organisations implement appropriate data protection programmes, from policies and processes to building data protection teams. Michelle helps her clients identify and address risks and relevant areas within the business, communicating complex areas of data protection with clarity and meaningful advice and guidance relevant to their business objectives and compliance obligations.

Covering a wide range of data protection activities including, audits, contract reviews, data sharing and international transfers, marketing compliance, product implementation, HR, data breach and data rights support, Michelle also advises clients on dealings with relevant regulators and data protection authorities.

Prior to joining Arbor, Michelle was Senior Legal Counsel, Data in the Data Legal Team at Virgin Media O2. Prior to this, she supported the Virgin Mobile business within Virgin Media Limited. Michelle has worked for other leading businesses including BlackBerry, Deloitte and Siemens plc.

Away from work and parenting teenagers, Michelle loves walking, cycling, swimming and netball. The cinema and yoga are staple escapes, alongside a continuing education in good food and wine, with friends and family.