Data Protection & Information Law
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 4
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Chambers Review
White & Case is a global firm with the resources and expertise to handle multi-jurisdictional compliance programme design for household-name clients in a number of industries. Handling matters such as data breaches, privacy policies and international data transfers, the team retains especially large client followings in the financial services and technology sectors. It is noted for its extensive thought leadership in areas such as the implications of GDPR.
Work Highlights
- White & Case advised Vale in respect of all aspects of privacy and data protection compliance across jurisdictions, such as the establishment and review of compliance and governance frameworks.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"White & Case offers comprehensive knowledge throughout various legal topics."
"The team is very strong. It has good breadth and depth of experience."
"The lawyers offer practical knowledge and understanding about the underlying subject matter. They are able to provide thoughtful and well-reasoned opinions about regulations and the regulators."
"Their readiness for answering questions on a daily basis and the way advice is provided allow us to easily implement and change our process to be compliant with the law."
"What sets this department apart from others is their ability to offer practical solutions that can be implemented by a company without difficulties."
"White & Case offers comprehensive knowledge throughout various legal topics."
"The team is very strong. It has good breadth and depth of experience."
"The lawyers offer practical knowledge and understanding about the underlying subject matter. They are able to provide thoughtful and well-reasoned opinions about regulations and the regulators."
"Their readiness for answering questions on a daily basis and the way advice is provided allow us to easily implement and change our process to be compliant with the law."
"What sets this department apart from others is their ability to offer practical solutions that can be implemented by a company without difficulties."
Notable Practitioners
Tim Hickman is especially highlighted for his understanding of GDPR compliance. He regularly offers data protection advice to widely recognised global companies.
"Tim responds timely to urgent requests and I don't ever doubt the quality of his response even if on short notice. Tim is very professional and a pleasure to work with."
"Tim's excellent service is invaluable to our company. We appreciate his dedication to finding the best solutions for our legal needs."
John Timmons is recommended for his advice on complex data protection issues, ranging from international data transfers to UK and EU regulatory compliance.
"John is a pragmatic and solutions-oriented adviser. He has a singular ability to identify practical and holistic solutions and advise on how to implement those in a strategic way."
"John is an exceptional partner to work with. He understands the regulatory and commercial pressures and delivers expert advice and strong submissions. He is also very good at making himself available."
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