Lauded for its ‘in-depth knowledge and experience in handling a wide range of matters’, Baker McKenzie‘s data offering spans crisis management advice, compliance and regulatory work, and data-rich transactional mandates. Anne-Marie Allgrove and Adrian Lawrence lead the team, both in Sydney. Allgrove is recommended for her ’ability to distil complex matters’ and is a leader in the firm’s global cybersecurity initiative; she has extensive experience regarding consumer data rights. Lawrence specialises in data-heavy commercial matters, and leads the firm’s global digital transformation initiative. In Sydney, Anne Petterd‘s practice focuses on navigating data issues for new product offerings, for clients ranging from start-ups to global companies.
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- 'This team is very experienced and knowledgeable on data protection and cyber security matters. They have in-depth knowledge and experience in handling a wide range of matters in this practice area. They also have the advantage of being able to draw on the expertise and resources of their global network of other Baker McKenzie offices, as well as their trusted advisers in the jurisdictions in which they do not have their own offices.'
- 'Anne-Marie Allgrove is excellent to work with - she has the ability to distil complex matters into manageable components and to deliver solutions in a clear and concise manner.'
- 'Both Anne Petterd and Adrian Lawrence are also both excellent to deal with and provide clear and timely advice.'
- 'They understand the industry, the market and privacy.'
- 'Caitlin Whale is very experienced and responsive.'
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Anne-Marie Allgrove, Adrian Lawrence