Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP

Technology Transactions; Cybersecurity, Data Protection & Privacy; Global Sourcing & Technology Transactions; Intellectual Property; Technology & Media; Advertising & Promotions Law; Marketing, Distribution & Franchising; Consumer & Retail; International Trade; Regulatory; Trademark Counseling, Prosecution & Litigation; Travel, Leisure & Hospitality; General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

Steven Farmer advises companies, from some of the world’s largest multinationals to startups, looking to launch or expand in the UK/EU, whilst navigating complex regulatory and legal issues. His client relationships encompass a range of sectors, including technology, financial services, energy, manufacturing, aviation and defence.

Steven is a member of the firm’s Technology Transactions and Regulatory teams, with a focus on international trade, e-commerce and data privacy issues. He co-chairs the firm’s Global Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity team and leads the firm’s UK/EU AI Task Force.

He regularly advises on regulatory compliance in the pre- and post-incident environments, often dealing with government/regulator investigations and audits. On the international trade side, his areas of expertise include export controls, economic sanctions, foreign direct investment and national security, anti-boycott controls, anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, product launches and supply chain issues.

Certificate, Queen Mary College, University of London, 2012 Trade Mark Law and Practice

Diploma, University of Bristol, 2008 Intellectual Property Law and Practice

Diploma, Nottingham Law School, 2004 Legal Practice

LL.B.(Hons), The University of Manchester, 2002