Linklaters LLP enjoys a reputation amongst clients for providing ‘world-class advice on the most complex matters’. Recent highlights for the team include representing well-known names in privacy enforcement actions, advising on innovative AI projects, and building out existing privacy compliance programmes to include cutting-edge technology. Richard Cumbley oversees the TMTIP group, and is regularly called upon to handle critical data breach incidents. Georgina Kon acts as co-head of the firm’s dedicated cybersecurity practice, and is the go-to contact for such work. The ‘wonderfully astute’ Greg Palmer has notable strength in relevant litigation, while Peter Church excels at the intersection between technology and privacy law. Patrick O’Connell and Alaister Johnson are also recommended experts.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very experienced team with a good international reach.'
- 'Georgina Kon was absolutely excellent. There was no question that she couldn't answer and she genuinely is a pleasure to work with.'
- 'Greg Palmer's advice and support is always excellent, showing huge experience in privacy and data protection, and broader commercial understanding. He is very approachable, pragmatic and a pleasure to work with!'
- 'I work most closely with Greg Palmer who is wonderfully astute. He combines a deep understanding of our strategic aims with his industry knowledge to provide extremely practical advice.'
- 'Patrick O'Connell - excellent privacy and data protection lawyer. Really knows what he is talking about and takes the time to understand what you are looking for. Cannot recommend him enough.'
- 'The team have very impressive strength and depth within the discipline.'
- 'Linklaters have offered us world-class advice on the most complex matters.'
- 'Richard Cumbley provides particularly excellent client service and works hard to understand priorities and requirements within corporate groups. Peter Church has an excellent understanding of complex technical systems.'
Key clients
- Experian
Work highlights
- Acting for Experian in a privacy appeal against the ICO’s enforcement notice.
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Georgina Kon
Linklaters LLPPractice head
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Richard Cumbley