Kingsley Napley LLP is best known for its contentious focus, and this extends to the firm’s data protection and privacy offering, which is most lauded for its expertise in disputes and investigations, as well as representation of high-profile individuals in relation to their data rights. Emily Carter, noted for handling regulatory actions, and seasoned litigator Melanie Hart oversee the work.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Long established in the field of data protection, privacy and cybersecurity, the Kingsley Napley team has the experience, resources and client-base to take on the goliath data protection firms at a price which individuals and HNWIs can afford, yet with the approachability of a boutique form.'
'Their data protection team is very well connected and regarded within the market, maintaining its profile with high-quality client work and prodigious thought-leadership output on cutting-edge issues in the field.'
'Its forward-thinking approach makes it a magnet for staff recruitment and retention which will ensure it continues to go from strength to strength in coming years.’
‘Emily Carter is a pioneer in the field of information law generally, specialising in data protection and cybersecurity issues. She is tough, hugely experienced and a joy to work with. Her knowledge of this fast-developing area is remarkable, making her an essential part of any team where data protection issues are likely to arise - I would have no hesitation recommending her.’
‘The team at KN are proactive, pragmatic and are always looking to solve the issue, not add to the problem. They are responsive and write in terms a lay person can understand.’
‘Emily Carter is hugely knowledgable. She listens to the client and goes out of her way to work with you to assist.’
‘The data protection team I have dealt with is small but brings a good combination of responsiveness, industry knowledge and client-friendliness. They are unusually well positioned to offer useful cross-over representation of data (both litigation and regulatory) with media and crime.’
‘Helen Morris has very good legal knowledge and experience of defamation, privacy and data protection. She can handle both traditional media claims and also data and privacy in the social media online sphere and is experienced on the data regulatory side too. Ellie Fayle is very bright and knowledgeable, with particular expertise in data and tech work. Both are great fun to work with.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Emily Carter, Melanie Hart