Part of the firm’s IT and communications practice, Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie‘s privacy and data security team is able to leverage the firm’s network for multi-jurisdictional data matters. Examples include data breaches and investigations, along with compliance and risk issues. Heading the group from Milan, Francesca Gaudino, who ’knows her subject very well’, assists multinational clients with the full range of data protection and security matters.

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  • ‘The team responds promptly and accurately to clients’ requests, providing high-level, specialised and technical support.’
  • ‘The professionals offer practical solutions to the issues presented to them.’
  • ‘The presence of professionals with many years of high-level technical expertise in this practice allows for a comprehensive and exhaustive approach to any query. Also noteworthy is their valuable contribution in terms of training on data protection topics.’
  • ‘Clients strongly appreciate the way the team helps to find innovative solutions that match with regulatory requirements and business needs.’
  • ‘The members of the team are shaped by their continuous professional development, which helps companies face the complexities of ICT and privacy compliance in each industry sector.’
  • ‘All members of the privacy team are always available (not only in case of emergencies).’
  • ‘Francesca Gaudino knows her subject very well - she studies the potential solutions under discussion, involving the right people internally whenever necessary.’
  • ‘Francesca Gaudino looks for solutions and is proactive in defining the impact of decisions.’

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Francesca Gaudino