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About
Provided by Fiona Maclean
Practice Areas
Fiona Maclean advises a diverse range of clients across industries on data privacy compliance and IT and business processing transactions, with a particular focus on cloud computing and data strategy.
She brings a unique cross-section of knowledge and experience spanning data, technology, and commercial contracts to help clients navigate complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions within the broader framework of data privacy laws. She advises a broad base of clients ranging from start-ups to technology giants and leading financial institutions. Her work at the nexus of the commercial and data worlds includes advising on operational resiliency risks and regulatory requirements including some of the most transformational cloud deals in the global market.
Fiona writes extensively on technology and privacy law for prominent industry organizations, including the World Economic Forum, the Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME), and the Association of Foreign Banks.
Chambers Review
UK
Fiona Maclean is particularly recognised for her work on cloud platforms. She is well versed in guiding regulated entities such as financial services companies through their outsourcing transactions, including advising on data and cybersecurity concerns.
Fiona Maclean of Latham & Watkins is recommended for advising on a variety of data matters, ranging from regulatory compliance through to the implementation of AI models and ICO investigations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Fiona is in every way exceptional. She has subject matter expertise, commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and work ethic. She is a pleasure to work with."
"Fiona is able to unravel gnarly questions and present solutions."
"Fiona is fantastic. She is very thorough in her work and her analysis of complex agreements. She is very responsive and is a pleasure to work with."
"Fiona is sharp as a tack and provides an excellent level of service."
"Fiona is able to meet all of our deadlines and explains things in layman's terms."
"Fiona is in every way exceptional. She has subject matter expertise, commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and work ethic. She is a pleasure to work with."
"Fiona is able to unravel gnarly questions and present solutions."
"Fiona is fantastic. She is very thorough in her work and her analysis of complex agreements. She is very responsive and is a pleasure to work with."
"Fiona is sharp as a tack and provides an excellent level of service."
"Fiona is able to meet all of our deadlines and explains things in layman's terms."