Data Protection & Information Law
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
Contact number
+1 212 903 9000Chambers Review
Linklaters has a large team of solicitors at all levels of seniority with substantial expertise in advising multinational clients on information law issues. It is especially highly regarded for contentious matters where there is an overlap with media and telecommunications law. The team frequently acts on large-scale cross-border mandates, drawing on its strong global offering. It is also recognised for activity in the accounting, healthcare, banking and retail industries.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters continues to act for Experian on ICO investigation and enforcement issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a great ability to find simple and pragmatic solutions to complex issues."
"The department provides pragmatic, commercial and intellectually well-informed advice. It is an approachable and friendly department with experienced and reliable individuals."
"The Linklaters team incorporates practical business realities into their guidance. They also work to understand the nuances of our business."
"Linklaters has very experienced practitioners who can call upon a multi-disciplinary team when required."
"They have a great ability to find simple and pragmatic solutions to complex issues."
"The department provides pragmatic, commercial and intellectually well-informed advice. It is an approachable and friendly department with experienced and reliable individuals."
"The Linklaters team incorporates practical business realities into their guidance. They also work to understand the nuances of our business."
"Linklaters has very experienced practitioners who can call upon a multi-disciplinary team when required."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Cumbley has an outstanding compliance practice and is often called upon to represent clients in front of regulatory bodies. His market-leading client base includes household names across the technology and media sectors.
"Richard is impressive on all counts. He is a seasoned professional."
"Richard is a long-established data protection practitioner with broad experience who is able to quickly establish trust with clients in high-pressure situations."
"He is always ahead of the curve tactically. Richard has superlative client management skills which makes him wonderful to work with."
Georgina Kon handles a range of data privacy matters, from GDPR compliance to DSARs. She is also recognised for her advice on data breaches.
"Georgina is extremely affable and responsive. She is always well informed, intellectually brilliant and is able to explain complex legal advice in straightforward commercial ways."
Julian Cunningham-Day serves as co-global head of Linklaters' fintech and telecoms offering. He is highly regarded for his knowledge of GDPR compliance and cybersecurity across these sectors.
Peter Church has notable expertise in data protection regulation. His broad list of clients spans the financial services, technology and entertainment markets.
Patrick O'Connell frequently supports clients in investigations by the ICO. He has a broad practice advising public bodies and private companies on their data management.
"Patrick's guidance is always thorough, thoughtful and timely."