Data Protection & Information Law
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie's London data protection team has deep and broad expertise across all areas of data protection covering compliance, cyber security, investigations and transactions. The teams offers full service capabilities and in-depth knowledge of data protection, able to support on everything from day to day advice to urgent business critical matters.
The team regularly supports clients on key areas such as data protection in M&A deals and commercial transactions, particularly due diligence in asset deals; Breaches and investigations and reporting obligations to data protection regulators; Employment and anti-bribery especially compliance with a multi-jurisdictional angle; New tech - data protection challenges with AI and innovation; Data protection analysis and contracting for pension funds and their trustees and continued GDPR advice and support.
Chambers Review
Clients across a range of highly regulated sectors, including tech, media and healthcare, benefit from Baker McKenzie's extensive GDPR experience. The team advises on ICO investigations and assists clients with DSARs, and its global platform makes the firm a natural choice for clients seeking international privacy counsel.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie has a very approachable and knowledgeable team who are very responsive."
"The Bakers team is capable of handling the complex interplay between different regulations and different jurisdictions – an increasingly important skill in today's environment."
"Baker McKenzie is one of my main go-to firms."
"Baker McKenzie has a very approachable and knowledgeable team who are very responsive."
"The Bakers team is capable of handling the complex interplay between different regulations and different jurisdictions – an increasingly important skill in today's environment."
"Baker McKenzie is one of my main go-to firms."
Notable Practitioners
Vinod Bange is a go-to expert for providing strategic data protection and compliance advice concerning the UK, US and EU regimes.
"Vinod is a good lawyer."
John McGovern is noted for his handling of data protection issues, including managing cyber and data security breaches. He also advises clients on privacy concerns and data protection strategies.
"John is a subject matter expert. He quickly reads in to understand the technology, products and processes in order to be able to understand the issues and advise the business effectively."
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