England - North West • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Fieldfisher
Fieldfisher provides regular ongoing technology and data privacy support to a spread of major clients across the sports, banking and transport sectors. The practice also specialises in fast and comprehensive assistance for clients who have suffered significant data breaches. The team is jointly led by Sam Jardine, who advises clients in negotiating commercial contracts relating to technology, and IT and data transfer specialist Rob Sheldon, who has experience in overseeing cross border projects. Associates Cherelle Douglas and Phillippa Stubbs are also key. Laura Johnson left the firm to take up an in-house position at WhatsApp.
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Testimonials
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‘Wide range of expertise and advisors within the business. This has been valuable.’
‘They listen to our needs and accommodate requirements within budget.’
‘Rob Sheldon leads the team that supports us with our data protection compliance, however he recognises when we need wider expertise and ensures that we get this in a timely fashion.'
‘Rob Sheldon was recommended to me by a fellow solicitor when I was looking for a second opinion and which related to a complex matter. Rob's pragmatism and access to other areas of expertise and a willingness to deal with the difficult meant that he was able to navigate through through a complex matter.'
- 'In short, the qualities that standout - pragmatism, availability, responsiveness, commitment.’
‘We've worked with Field Fisher as our legal partners for well over 10 years now. Our closest and most long standing relationship being with the Tech and Data Team led by partner Rob Sheldon. The team are responsive, highly client focussed and understand our circumstances and needs.’
‘Rob and his team provide an absolutely 1st class service.’
Key clients
- Liverpool Football Club
- National Bank of Kuwait
- JD Sports
- Pets at Home
- London North Eastern Railway Limited
- The Zoopla Group of Companies
- GB Group plc
- Phoenix Healthcare/Numark/Rowlands Pharmacies
- dunnhumby (a Tesco group company)
- UK Biobank
- Altro/Autoglym
- Cumberland Building Society
Work highlights
- Advising Liverpool Football Club on several technology-related and strategic privacy matters.
- Advising JD Sports in both the EU and UK.
- Advising and supporting London North Eastern Railway (LNER) on technology and strategic privacy matters.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sam Jardine, Rob Sheldon