Protect your business or charity with tailored legal advice on data protection and GDPR. Our expert data protection lawyers work with you to proactively reduce your risks and ensure compliance, and to help you respond effectively to data breaches and enforcement action.
Data protection is fundamental for all organisations. Alongside your legal obligations, there can be significant financial and reputational consequences when dealing with data breaches or non-compliance.
Our data protection lawyers take a practical, risk-based approach that identifies the threats to your business and provides realistic tools to tackle these. Our aim is to minimise the burden of compliance, with clear guidance that breaks down the requirements into straightforward, actionable steps.
This includes both:
- Proactive data protection compliance
Advice on data protection policies, AI compliance and handling Subject Access Requests and Freedom of Information requests. - Expert support for data breaches, complaints and enforcement
We have a proven track record of defending clients facing an ICO compliant, data protection claims or data breaches.
Whatever your data protection question, our experienced team is here to help you navigate your legal obligations and protect your organisation’s interests.
Why data protection matters
It’s your responsibility to keep the data you collect safe, whether this is about your customers, suppliers or employees.
Having the right policies and procedures in place at the outset can save you valuable time and money. Effective data protection compliance helps you streamline your processes, defend against cyber threats and avoid costly data breaches or complaints – while also safeguarding the reputation of your organisation.
Proactive data protection compliance
Data protection guidance and policies
Understand your obligations under UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
We translate the technical details of the law in a way that makes sense for your organisation, advising on the key areas you need to tackle to demonstrate compliance and greatly reduce your risk.
This includes:
- Data audits and data protection impact assessments
- Technical or organisational measures to mitigate or manage risks
- Bespoke data protection policies and compliance documents, including data processing and data sharing agreements
- Direct marketing consent requirements
- Data protection training for staff
Subject Access Requests (SARs)
It’s crucial to handle SARs correctly to avoid complaints or issues in the event of potential litigation. We provide expert guidance on responding to SARs, training employees and implementing a SAR policy with provisions for vexatious requests.
Freedom of Information Act (FOI) Requests
We assist public authorities and organisations dealing with FOI requests, ensuring compliance while protecting sensitive information where appropriate. This includes advising on vexatious requests, as well as unreasonable and persistent requests.
AI compliance
Our experienced data protection lawyers help you navigate the evolving AI landscape with policies, impact assessments and training to ensure lawful and transparent AI use across your organisation.
Dealing with data breaches, complaints and enforcement
The right legal advice is crucial when you're facing:
- A data breach
- An ICO complaint
- Data protection claims
We help you to deal with the situation quickly and effectively to ensure the best outcomes for your organisation.
Data breach management
We provide swift support so you can manage the situation and meet your regulatory obligations. This includes immediate advice to determine if you must notify the ICO, what you need to communicate to your customers and how to ensure proper documentation of the breach.
Challenging ICO complaints and penalty notices
Our experienced team understands how the ICO works and the information they require. We guide you through the process so you can avoid the common pitfalls many organisations make, giving you the best chance to avoid an inspection or penalty.
Defending data protection claims
Our focus is on settling claims cost-effectively, often without formal proceedings, while protecting your interests and reputation. We have a strong track record in defending our clients, with success in dissuading potential claimants from issuing claims.
Who we help
Our data protection lawyers support a broad range of clients across various industries, with specialist advice for:
- Parks
- Charities and Social Enterprises
- Employers
- Registered Providers of Social Housing
- Local Councils
- Entrepreneurs and start-ups
Whoever the client, we provide a dedicated point of contact and listen to what you want to achieve, with clear, actionable guidance that takes into account your priorities and challenges.
Expert data protection lawyers you can trust
Our lawyers are experienced in advising on all data protection compliance as well as contentious issues.
We're recognised by leading legal directory, The Legal 500, and independent agency, LawNet as a top firm for client satisfaction. In particular, our clients value our prompt responses and ability to cut through the complexities of data protection law – presenting the information they need, without the legal jargon.
Get specialist data protection support today
Whether you want advice on how to strengthen your data protection compliance or need urgent help with a complaint or claim, our specialist data protection lawyers are here to help.
Speak to a member of our team today to find out how we can support you with practical, cost-effective data protection solutions, tailored to your business needs.