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Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

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The privacy and cybersecurity team at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP acts for public bodies and UK and multinational corporates on matters concerning international data transfers, data breach incidents, and large-scale litigation. Paula Barrett, head of the practice, is ‘ preeminent in her detailed yet practical advice’ and is regularly instructed on international compliance programmes, regulatory investigations, and incident response, with particular sectoral expertise in financial services, life sciences, and telecoms. Liz Fitzsimons heads the team’s freedom of information subgroup, while Philip James specialises in fraud prevention, cybersecurity incidents, and multijurisdictional regulatory investigations. Dave Hughes handles privacy and cybersecurity work for clients in the consumer sector. ‘Persistent and pragmatic’ senior associate John Inglese is also recommended.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The Data Protection team we use at Eversheds has strength and depth in the number of strong data protection specialists that it has. Our key contact is Dave Hughes who is one of the partners in the Data Protection team. Dave is commercially very pragmatic, helpful and always makes himself available for key matters.’

  • ‘I work with Liz Fitzsimons' team on FOI and data protection. They have a lot of knowledge and practical experience of dealing with the ICO which is invaluable. It enables them to give very pragmatic advice on how to approach issues.’

  • ‘The individuals I have worked with are extremely responsive and will always make time in a very busy schedule for calls etc. They are hugely knowledgeable and experienced and give very practical advice taking on board a deep knowledge of their client.’

  • ‘Dave Hughes' expertise is very much appreciated. He is responsive and available at short notice. With his detailed understanding of our business he is able to provide pragmatic and commercial advice.’

  • ‘Deep and technical knowledge of the requirements but able to provide advice that is clear and simple to understand’

  • ‘The Eversheds team is truly international, and we are able to make inquiries about data protection, privacy and security and receive localized advice from practitioners in varying jurisdictions while maintaining single points of contact for overall advice and relationship management. The single point of contact remains very well versed in the subject matter to know when localized advice is necessary while still providing value in our primary jurisdiction of interest.

  • ‘Paula Barrett is preeminent in her detailed yet practical advice.'

  • 'John Inglese is persistent and pragmatic.’

Key clients

  • Meta (Facebook, Reality Labs, WhatsApp)
  • Dyson
  • LHR Airports Ltd (Heathrow Airport)
  • Akamai
  • Thames Water Utilities Ltd
  • Specsavers
  • DWR Cymru Welsh Water
  • IATA
  • NEST Corporation
  • MicroStrategy
  • Kering Group
  • WC Bradley
  • National Grid
  • Telford & Wrekin Council
  • Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc
  • South London Coroner
  • Rizvi

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Paula Barrett

Other key lawyers

Liz Fitzsimons, Philip James, Dave Hughes, John Inglese