Equally adept at handling contentious and non-contentious mandates, the ‘exceptional’ data privacy team at Linklaters LLP routinely handles significant global compliance projects, regulatory investigations and enforcement actions, and high-profile data breaches for an impressive roster of clients. ’Senior statesman‘ Richard Cumbley oversees the practice and has a strong contentious practice, handling large-scale privacy litigations and appeals before regulatory authorities. Fielding a deep and accomplished bench of specialists, the team also includes Georgina Kon, who takes point on cybersecurity matters and handles international cyber and privacy-related regulatory investigations, Harriet Ellis, an experienced litigator with a particular focus on collective actions, as well as Greg Palmer, who was elevated to the partnership in May 2023. At the associate level, the ’excellent and extremely knowledgeable‘ Patrick O’Connell acts for public bodies and private companies on data management, and has particular expertise in gambling-related privacy issues. Counsel Alaister Johnson is also recommended.
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‘Linklaters have great global reach and are pushing outwards in terms of the services they are offering. They seem to be adding a lot of strength in depth in this field at the moment. Senior statesmen like Richard Cumbley are backed up by a great generation of new and emerging talent.’
‘The people are great - very accessible, excellent client management and pragmatic advice.’
‘Patrick O'Connell is excellent and extremely knowledgeable. His advice is always on-point and commercially minded. Patrick is approachable, friendly and very professional. Cannot recommend Patrick enough.’
‘Heavyweight firm with an exceptional data privacy team - suitable for the heaviest data and privacy litigation.’
‘Harriet Ellis - seasoned partner, with strong litigation experience, good at running a team and a delight to work with. Ben Packer - commercial disputes partner with data protection expertise. Peter Church and Richard Cumbley - well-respected data protection specialist partners.’
‘What sets Linklaters LLP apart is its comprehensive understanding of the ever-evolving data protection landscape and its ability to provide tailored solutions to clients' specific needs.’
‘The standout quality that sets them apart from competitors is their unwavering commitment to excellence in data protection and privacy practices. Their deep knowledge and understanding of data protection laws, coupled with their meticulous attention to detail, ensure that clients receive exceptional legal advice and representation.'
‘Patrick O'Connell is an exceptional data protection lawyer. He has encyclopaedic knowledge of the law, guidance and cases, but also understands businesses extremely well. This allows Patrick to provide first-rate advice to clients with a true commercial understanding. He is also a lovely chap.’
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Cumbley