Data Protection & Information Law
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 5
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020 7006 1000Chambers Review
Clifford Chance retains profound expertise in the data and information law implications of complex corporate and commercial transactions. Its practitioners are experienced in handling issues such as GDPR, both contentious and non-contentious, and data aspects of M&A, and the team has the resources to advise clients on compliance programmes spanning multiple jurisdictions.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised a US-headquartered technology company in various data law matters, including AI governance and compliance advice in relation to Europe-wide AI oversight as well as benchmarking against existing laws and compliance programmes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clifford Chance offers valuable guidance."
"What we appreciate about them most is that they mobilise very fast and then they get really stuck in. They are always very forward-looking."
"Clifford Chance has a team that is knowledgeable, resourceful, articulate, and makes data protection information interesting."
"Clifford Chance has the ability to handle more sophisticated matters than other firms to which we are engaged. They are our go-to for the more complex matters."
"The team is pragmatic and commercial. The lawyers are very responsive and understand client priorities."
"Clifford Chance offers valuable guidance."
"What we appreciate about them most is that they mobilise very fast and then they get really stuck in. They are always very forward-looking."
"Clifford Chance has a team that is knowledgeable, resourceful, articulate, and makes data protection information interesting."
"Clifford Chance has the ability to handle more sophisticated matters than other firms to which we are engaged. They are our go-to for the more complex matters."
"The team is pragmatic and commercial. The lawyers are very responsive and understand client priorities."
Notable Practitioners
Simon Persoff advises businesses at home and overseas on all manner of data protection compliance, regulatory investigations and data breach mandates.
"Simon has an exceptional depth of knowledge and an awareness of and focus on the things that matter. He is pragmatic and hands-on when needed."
"Simon has strong technical knowledge."
"Simon brings his in-house expertise and combines this well with his private practice approach. He has an impressive breadth and depth."
Herbert Swaniker has a growing reputation for his adept handling of data protection issues. He has particular experience advising on cybersecurity breaches, ICO consultations and investigations.