Data Protection & Information Law
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 5
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AWO is a law firm and consultancy offering advice and representation to NGOs, individuals and corporations regarding Data Protection Impact Assessments, challenges to tech platforms, 'right to be forgotten' requests and governments on their use of personal data. The firm is well-regarded for its ability to handle contentious data protection matters, such as breaches of GDPR or misuse of personal data. The firm is also able to offer data protection advice in cutting-edge or complex areas, including the implementation of AI.
Work Highlights
- AWO was instructed by the founder of Amnesty International’s tech programme, Tanya O’Carroll, to challenge Meta’s use of her data for advertising purposes, which was made pursuant to Article 21 of the GDPR.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"AWO is very imaginative with regard to how to go about data protection law to achieve wider aims."
"AWO understands data law very deeply and they are great at legal strategy."
"AWO are unbelievably committed. They go above and beyond."
"They are always responsive and clear."
"AWO provides very good service and good value. They understand our needs."
"AWO is very imaginative with regard to how to go about data protection law to achieve wider aims."
"AWO understands data law very deeply and they are great at legal strategy."
"AWO are unbelievably committed. They go above and beyond."
"They are always responsive and clear."
"AWO provides very good service and good value. They understand our needs."
Notable Practitioners
Ravi Naik gains recognition for his ability to guide clients through high-profile regulatory investigations, often concerning online gambling and adtech. He is a trusted adviser to charities and NGOs as well as technology companies.
"He is one of the leading experts around data protection law and its application to business. He helps us understand how these issues impact different legal practice areas."
"Ravi is an excellent communicator who is invaluable because he can translate what can be complex and technical language."
"Ravi is really innovative and is on the cutting edge of data protection law."
Cassie Roddy-Mullineaux advises clients on a wide range of data and privacy issues including high-profile ICO investigations. She also has notable experience advising on GDPR implementation and compliance.
"Cassie is fantastic to work with. She is an expert in data protection."