Boutique firm BCL Solicitors LLP specialises in cybercrime, investigatory and enforcement powers, and general data protection work, acting for individuals and large tech corporations on their engagement with regulators, state authorities, and law enforcement agencies. Former legal director of GCHQ Michael Drury heads the team and is ‘thorough, hard-working, incredibly responsive and always able to anticipate the needs of his clients.’ Julian Hayes’ expertise spans both contentious and non-contentious matters, handling compliance, policy drafting, incident response, and regulatory investigations, while Richard Reichman advises corporate clients on data breaches and freedom of information act requests.
Testimonials
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‘BCL is uniquely placed in data protection matters because of their combined expertise in criminal law and matters relating to national security.’
‘Julian Hayes stands out in this area. He knows all that needs to be known and combines his great charisma with fierce intellect.’
‘The team's unique location at the overlap between crime, investigatory powers and data privacy puts them at the forefront of cyber work that intersects these fields.’
‘Michael Drury is the ultimate solicitor for any knotty case involving a national security or privacy issue. Thorough, hard-working, incredibly responsive and always able to anticipate the needs of his clients, he is trusted, respected and admired by all and with good reason. Richard Reichman is also starting to make waves - just the sort of solicitor you want on your team.’
‘Michael Drury: clever, tenacious and supremely measured in everything he does.’
‘I have worked with Julian Hayes several times and he is a brilliant lawyer as well as a great team player. He always listens attentively and finds the best way to proceed in the interest of the client.’
‘Julian Hayes is a first-rate lawyer, who works incredibly hard for his clients, taking every proper point on their behalf to achieve the best possible outcome.’
Lawyers
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Drury