RPC fields a specialised data protection and privacy offering comprising dedicated expert groups, under the overall leadership of technology practice head David Cran. Relevant disputes work is overseen by ‘able, urbane lawyer’ Rupert Cowper-Coles. ‘Really respected figure in the industry’ Richard Breavington helms the cybersecurity side. Jon Bartley leads on advisory issues, including transactional support. In team news, January 2024 saw the arrival of Lindsay Warwick from an in-house position at Associated Newspapers Limited; her arrival further strengthened the firm’s already-recognised capabilities in the media-related data litigation space.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very knowledgeable and approachable.'
- 'Always accommodating and calm in a crisis.'
- 'Highly experienced team with a strong market position.'
- 'Rupert Cowper-Cowles is an able, urbane lawyer.'
- 'Alex Wilson - tough, determined.'
- 'Nadia Tymkiw is an experienced, able litigator.'
- 'A really organised and efficient team who prioritise not just excellent client experience but, for us as a partner who works alongside them on shared matters, a really clear way in which we can work together - everything from billing processes to communications.'
- 'Richard Breavington - a really respected figure in the industry who has a fantastic grasp for complex subject matter detail and a great manner with clients.'
Key clients
- Meta
- News UK
- BBC
- Frasers Group
- Associated Newspapers
- Times Newspapers Limited
- Reach (formerly Mirror Group)
- techUK
- Hiscox
- QBE
- CNA Hardy
- Chubb
- Warner Music Group
Work highlights
- Advising Warner Music on its data protection obligations in relation to hosting user content on a new service.
- Representing the founder of Frasers Group in two separate subject access claims against HMRC and Morgan Stanley.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jon Bartley, Richard Breavington, Rupert Cowper-Coles, David Cran