Acting for clients in the insurance, financial services, health, and public sector, DAC Beachcroft LLP’s ‘comprehensive and unequalled’ expertise spans the full range of data protection, privacy, and cyber matters. Jade Kowalski has particular experience advising clients in the insurance industry on the full range of data protection mandates, while Hans Allnutt specialises in cyber breach response and related litigation; the two jointly lead the team. The ‘outstanding’ Darryn Hale advises healthcare and public sector clients on data protection, confidentiality, and freedom of information, while ‘talented’ associate Astrid Hardy focuses on defending data breach compensation claims.
Testimonials
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‘Exceptional breadth and depth of knowledge from the team. They hit the sweet spot between being extremely client friendly and easy to work with, knowing the area of law and regulatory context back to front, and great commercial acumen. They offer a comprehensive and unequalled service for those hit by data breaches.’
‘Hans Allnutt continues to stand out as the go-to partner for data breach and cyber matters. He pioneered the field and has managed some of the leading cases in the courts. Astrid Hardy is one to watch – a talented lawyer destined for great things.’
Key clients
- Beamtree UK Limited
- National Data Guardian
Work highlights
- Advising the AXA group of insurance companies on contract support and providing strategic legal advice on AXA’s international data transfers remediation programme arising out of the Schrems II decision following a competitive tender pitched against a top ranked firm.
- Advising MHFA England on a number of complex and nuanced data protection matters over the last 12 months, including the role of MHFA England, employers and first aiders in connection with the MHFA England App.