At Harbottle & Lewis LLP, Anita Bapat leads on the data protection and privacy side, while Emma Wright oversees the cybersecurity offering. The firm is particularly known for its expertise in the marketing, adtech and digital media fields, and is regularly instructed to advise on overlap with data issues; Sacha Wilson‘s cross-departmental advertising group takes on the bulk of such work.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They are humble and yet highly expert across so many jurisdictions! It's incredible. They are thoughtful and clear about what they need from us to manage our sprawling organisation and always find an appropriate, simple-as-possible way to protect us.'

  • 'They're thoughtful, friendly and a pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘The team have a deep understanding of the adtech industry which has made them an invaluable partner. In addition, they provide practical and balanced advice.’

  • ‘Sacha Wilson and Anita Bapat provide practical and insightful advice on a multitude of matters. They are responsive, conscious of the practical implications of their advice and always eager to find a solution.’

  • ‘First class subject matter expertise and excellent application to our industry, business and products.’

  • ‘Anita Bapat has worked alongside us on key items in a very sensitive and high-risk area for our business (data privacy).’

Key clients

  • Knight Frank
  • SEGA
  • Princess Yachts Limited
  • Phoebe Philo Limited
  • BCM One
  • Scriptic Limited
  • Nothing Tech

Work highlights

  • Advising Princess Yachts on all aspects of data protection compliance.
  • Advising SEGA on data protection and technology projects.
  • Advising luxury fashion brand Phoebe Philo on all aspects of data protection compliance.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anita Bapat, Emma Wright

Other key lawyers

Sacha Wilson, Amy Bradbury