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Data Protection & Freedom of Information lawyers

The EU data protection landscape is shifting with a radical new regulatory framework on the horizon. Our 'extensive team' has the data protection expertise to handle the very largest and most complex local and multi-jurisdictional matters.

Our team is composed of experts in data protection and security, data loss and information management and can draw on our extensive experience in order to provide practical solutions for your business. We also advise clients on the risks and opportunities presented by freedom of information legislation and the strategic use of subject access requests.

What sets us apart is our specialist data protection sector expertise, particularly in highly regulated sectors like technology, media and communications, energy and utilities, healthcare and financial services.  

We are at the forefront of thought leadership and policy change in relation to GDPR. We have advised clients extensively on its implementation and have supported them in their lobbying activities in Europe and the US, responded to the Ministry of Justice call for evidence and provided guides, updates and training on the proposals every step of the way.

Our team provides counsel across a wide range of areas including data protection registration and policy development, data security and mobile device encryption, data transfer procedures using model clauses and binding corporate rules, freedom of information requests, data subject access requests and resolving data protection issues arising from outsourcing projects. 

We also advise various insurers and insureds in relation to cyber-attacks, systems failures and security breaches, through the CMS Cyber Network, covering over 40 countries.

The core data protection team is able to draw on the expertise of other practice areas across CMS such as employment, financial services and litigation.

 
Richard Brown
Richard Brown
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Richard is a Partner in our Employment team. He was qualified as solicitor in 1995 and became a partner in 2005, overall having over 20 years of experience. Richard specialises in all aspects of Employment...
Dr Sam De Silva
Dr Sam De Silva
Partner
Global Co-Head of the Commercial Practice Group
United Kingdom, London
Dr Sam De Silva is an international award winning Partner in the Technology and Outsourcing practice and is the Global Co-Head of the Commercial Practice Group. Sam specialises in complex and strategic...
Lee Gluyas
Lee Gluyas
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Lee is a commercial lawyer who specialises in the resolution of disputes, particularly those arising out of IT projects, outsourcing agreements, software licenses and contracts relating to the provision...
Gary Henderson
Gary Henderson
Partner
United Kingdom, Reading
Gary has specialised in employment law for over 25 years.  He is ranked as a leading individual in the Legal 500 and as a Band 1 employment lawyer in the Chambers and Partners Directory. Gary advises...
Loretta Pugh
Dr. Loretta Pugh
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Loretta is a specialist data protection and cyber security partner with a background in IT.  Advice ranges from general compliance to highly strategic and business critical matters.  These may be domestic...
Duncan Turner
Duncan Turner
Partner
United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Duncan is a partner in the Technology Media and Telecommunications Team at CMS Edinburgh.  Duncan specialises in information technology, intellectual property, data protection and commercial contracts...
Judith Aldersey - Williams
Judith Aldersey - Williams
Of Counsel
United Kingdom, Aberdeen
Judith Aldersey-Williams has over 25 years’ experience advising on antitrust, competition and trade, and regulatory matters in the UK and now brings that experience to bear for her clients in the energy...
Suparna Bhattacharjee
Suparna Bhattacharjee
Of Counsel
United Kingdom, London
Suparna is an Of Counsel in the Technology and Media team
Laura Lucy
Laura Lucy
Of Counsel
United Kingdom, London
Laura is Of Counsel in the Technology and Media department. She specialises primarily in non-contentious intellectual property, information technology and data protection work and is experienced in drafting...
Janine Ajoodan-Poor
Janine Ajoodan-Poor
Senior Associate
United Kingdom, London
Janine Ajoodan-Poor is a Senior Associate in CMS’ Technology & Media Team.  She specialises in data protection, technology and commercial contracts. Janine has a pragmatic and commercial approach...