CMS fields a ‘great bench depth of skilled advisors who can handle any task’. Emma Burnett leads the data protection team, and is seen as a go-to advisor by household names spanning the retail, technology and media sectors. The group is particularly well regarded for its ‘deep knowledge and expertise in the field of cybersecurity’, and is regularly instructed following breaches and other incidents. Other areas of activity include the data aspects of M&A deals and, more recently, innovative AI projects.
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- 'They were thorough, responsive and available to us at all times.'
- 'Great bench depth of skilled advisors who can handle any task.'
- 'The practice work incredibly hard to understand our business and our specific needs.'
- 'All practitioners engaged on the work are highly professional, collaborative and we see the practice as a key part of our privacy proposition.'
- 'Duncan Turner is a trusted advisor, is available, proactive and ensures our requests are always undertaken ahead of agreed service levels.'
- 'The CMS data protection, privacy and cybersecurity practice is unique due to its market-leading expertise and experience in managing all aspects of a cyber-breach/incident. The team has a comprehensive approach, from pre-breach readiness to management and coordination of the incident response.'
- 'The individuals I work with at CMS stand out due to their deep knowledge and expertise in the field of cybersecurity. They have a thorough understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding data protection, privacy and cybersecurity. This expertise allows them to provide accurate and strategic advice to clients.'
- 'I value the qualities of professionalism, responsiveness, and efficiency in the individuals I work with at CMS.'
Work highlights
- Advising a large international development organisation on the data protection impacts of various digital economy projects in developing nations.
- Advising a global technology company on its innovative AI-driven healthcare system and its introduction into the UK market.
- Advising a major global retailer on various aspects of its data protection compliance strategy for its international marketplace platform.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Emma Burnett