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A&O Shearman was formed in May 2024 as a result of the much-awaited merger between Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling. The data protection team now fields a four-partner bench comprising the ‘approachable and available’ Jane Finlayson-Brown; Nigel Parker; and ex-Norton Rose Fulbright cyber specialists Charlie Weston-Simons and Ffion Flockhart. The group is well versed in the gamut of relevant matters, both contentious and advisory, with regular mandates including regulatory investigations, breach responses, and post-incident disputes. AI has been an area of particular growth, with the practice seeing increasing instructions from notable names across the breadth of sectors.
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- 'I appreciate that the team can provide strategic advice. They are really up-to-date with the latest regulatory developments.'
- 'Jane Finlayson-Brown really stands out in the team with her practical advice.'
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- Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
- Robinhood
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