Data Protection & Information Law
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
About
Provided by Mishcon de Reya LLP
We act for data controllers, data processors and data subjects on a range of data protection and information law issues, advising our clients on how best to achieve their strategic objectives within an evolving regulatory regime. We are at the forefront of developments in this area, advising clients across a variety of sectors and providing thought leadership, including on the significant issues raised by AdTech, big data, AI and blockchain. We have been supporting students failed by the 'exam algorithm' who took the International Baccalaureate last year and we are acting in the first case against the global mandatory disclosure rules under FATCA. The role of data in society is a key issue for us.
We advise on compliance with GDPR and related legislation and assist with the implementation of data protection policies and procedures. We routinely deal with and advise on the response to any data incidents that may arise, and/or complaints received from individuals.
Our team comprises data protection and data theft lawyers alongside non-lawyer data protection advisers and cyber security specialists, with backgrounds in management consultancy and cyber security.
For data subjects, we work closely with our Reputation Management team on a range of data protection and privacy issues against a range of institutions, the media, political parties, banks and other organisations.
Chambers Review
Mishcon de Reya's team advises on the full range of data protection matters while attracting particular praise for its strength in litigation such as major collective actions. The team is also recognised for its expert handling of non-contentious GDPR requirements and FOI mandates. The firm is noted for its work in relation to cybersecurity and its ability to guide clients in terms of operation resilience and breach response.
Work Highlights
- Mishcon de Reya represented Andrew Prismall as class representative on behalf of a class of 1.6 million individuals alleging the unlawful transfer of confidential medical records to Google and DeepMind without the knowledge or consent of the individuals concerned.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mishcon provides practical, business-oriented legal advice."
"They have a clear understanding of the technology and risk related to the industry we operate in. They tailor their advice based on this, which makes it much easier to implement."
"They are just super helpful and accommodating all of the time. Mishcon is super practical and helpful."
"The firm is extremely able."
"They are able to identify incredibly clever data protection arguments and pick them apart."
"Mishcon provides practical, business-oriented legal advice."
"They have a clear understanding of the technology and risk related to the industry we operate in. They tailor their advice based on this, which makes it much easier to implement."
"They are just super helpful and accommodating all of the time. Mishcon is super practical and helpful."
"The firm is extremely able."
"They are able to identify incredibly clever data protection arguments and pick them apart."
Notable Practitioners
Adam Rose has a comprehensive data protection practice, covering all cases brought under the DPA. He also advises clients seeking disclosure of information under the FOIA and strategic guidance for regulatory risk under UK GDPR.
"A data guru who is strong on privacy matters."
"Adam is really experienced across public and regulatory law."
Ashley Winton handles a range of GDPR matters, including advising companies on data transfers. He also assists with the implementation of privacy laws in matters of technology-based data processing.
"Ashley gives pragmatic advice on how to deal with issues. He is also very flexible and is always focused on trying to minimise costs."
"Ashley is an extremely thoughtful and sophisticated lawyer with a deep range of knowledge and experience in his field."
"He comes up with new ideas and unexpected angles when dealing with a case. Ashley is a good litigation strategist."
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