Farrer & Co‘s data protection and information law practice, helmed by Henry Sainty, encompasses both a disputes and a commercial advisory team, ensuring that the firm has ’an expansive stance when supporting clients‘. The litigious side is overseen by ’deeply experienced data privacy practitioner‘ Ian De Freitas. In terms of non-contentious work, international data transfers, processing agreements and governance issues are all regularly handled.
Testimonials
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‘Farrers have an expansive stance when supporting clients looking at data security and privacy.'
‘Ian De Freitas is of course a deeply experienced data privacy practitioner, who combines his natural passion for and talent in his discipline with a calm and authoritative manner that inspires confidence from the start and which remains vital as the relationship develops and things inevitably become challenging over time.’
‘Great team and really enjoy working with them.’
‘Owen O'Rorke gets a special mention. A pleasure to work with and understands his subject well.’
‘Outstanding team giving excellent pragmatic advice.’
‘Ian De Freitas is an industry titan. He is well regarded internationally and brings a wealth of experience to any matter.'
‘Jeremy Isaacson is very friendly and takes a pragmatic approach to our enquiries.'
‘Proactive and agile - they are on my speed dial for all matters data protection and privacy. They are also pragmatic and reassuring, everything you need from trusted advisers.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Henry Sainty