England - London • Risk advisory
Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins has an active privacy and cyber practice that runs the gamut of contentious and non-contentious data work, including compliance, regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters. The team leverages the firm’s international network and cross-departmental tech expertise to provide a full-service data protection and cybersecurity offering, acting for a range of companies, including start-ups and global technology corporations. Practice head Gail Crawford is recommended for her expertise in global data privacy compliance issues, while Ian Felstead takes point on data-related litigation and regulatory disputes, both in the UK and globally. Other key names include Fiona Maclean and James Lloyd, whose practices focus on regulatory investigations and enforcement. The team is supported by a strong group of associates and counsel, including counsel Danielle van der Merwe, senior associate Calum Docherty, and associate Hayley Pizzey.
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Testimonials
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‘LW is a dedicated team, an outcome-focused one. Once the objectives are set, they deliver.’
‘I specifically enjoyed the appetite for achievement, detail-oriented and elegant exchanges we had. As a 20 years data protection SME and a lawyer, my expectations were high, and LW knew how to meet those.’
‘The team were extremely knowledgeable and pragmatic in our work with them.’
‘We worked with Danielle van der Merwe and Calum Docherty in connection with a data protection matter which was time sensitive - both very supportive in getting the matter across the line.’
'Ian Feltstead: good data protection litigation insights and very responsive with a great number two in Hayley Pizzey. Gail Crawford and Fiona McClean are also good all rounders when it comes to data protection work.'
‘The UK privacy team is very professional and at the same time attentive to business constraints and open to creative solutions.’
‘Danielle is very professional, understands the business and provides practical advice. She is always available when needed.’
Key clients
- Meta Platforms, Inc.
- SAP SE
- Farfetch
- Fandom
- GB Group plc
- Intuit, Inc.
- Mimecast
- Credit Suisse
- DAZN
- Anzo Group
Work highlights
- Advising Meta, as lead counsel in relation to a number of highly complex and multijurisdictional regulatory investigations and inquiries regarding alleged data breaches and compliance with data protection laws, and related litigation, globally.
- Advised entertainment hosting service, Fandom, on data privacy and intellectual property matters in connection with the sale of D&D Beyond to Hasbro.
- Advised global investment bank, Credit Suisse, on the commercial agreements and data protection implications in connection with a number of strategic transactions, including the sale of its global trust business to independent offshore bank and trust company, Butterfield.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gail Crawford