Data Protection & Information Law
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 4
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Chambers Review
CMS has a highly competent group of technology lawyers with experience advising clients in a diverse range of industries. It is particularly expert in relation to data protection issues in financial services and telecommunications. The team frequently handles investigations undertaken by regulatory bodies, including the ICO. Their expertise covers cybersecurity and BCR applications.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has a nice array of strong talent."
"CMS has a good understanding of the business and provides practical advice on new laws."
"CMS has subject matter expertise and delivers pragmatic solutions."
"CMS is very responsive, understands our needs and is able to respond promptly."
"CMS distinguishes itself by not only excelling on its knowledge of applicable law and industry practice but also by offering pragmatic and strategically mature advice on complex matters."
"The firm has a nice array of strong talent."
"CMS has a good understanding of the business and provides practical advice on new laws."
"CMS has subject matter expertise and delivers pragmatic solutions."
"CMS is very responsive, understands our needs and is able to respond promptly."
"CMS distinguishes itself by not only excelling on its knowledge of applicable law and industry practice but also by offering pragmatic and strategically mature advice on complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Emma Burnett offers clients deep privacy and cyber expertise. She guides corporate clients through a range of matters, including enforcement notices, cybersecurity compliance and the use and implementation of AI.
"Emma is a great partner to our organisation. She understands our company's risk appetite and helps us right-size solutions."
"Emma calmly provides expert legal, industry and strategic advice within tight timeframes. She manages her team effectively and has made herself available for urgent calls often at short notice."
"Emma has deep domain knowledge and expertise. She has a good handle on the thinking of the national regulators as well as knowledge of how our industry works and the priorities of our business."