About

I am a Senior Associate in Lewis Silkin's Data, Privacy & Cyber group.

I advise clients on a range of data protection and privacy issues, including negotiating data processing / sharing arrangements, and commercial contracts to which the transfer and use of data is integral. I assist clients making international transfers of data, and with navigating the complex networks of rules. I also provide clients with strategic advice in respect of direct marketing, and helping them to stay compliant when using personal data in innovative and creative ways

Alongside my experience in data privacy, I have a background in general commercial law and have done a number of in-house secondments, so I approach my work through that business-focused lens, and take a pragmatic and risk-based approach to my work.

I work for clients across a variety of sectors, with a focus on the technology and advertising sectors, and businesses providing professional services or operating in the luxury retail world.

Experience

Data, privacy & cyber

  • Managing international projects, and working with local counsel in various jurisdictions to assess the risks in different markets of direct marketing initiatives, or the use of diversity and inclusion data
  • Negotiating data processing agreements with service providers, on behalf of clients, focusing on the commercial elements alongside compliance with data protection laws and international transfer requirements
  • Advising on complex and sensitive employee monitoring initiatives or proposals, and working with international firms to understand the position and risks at a global or pan-European level
  • Leading on large-scale multinational projects, focused on the GDPR's international transfer requirements and Schrems II compliance
  • Conducting GDPR audits to assess the 'health' and data protection compliance of a business, including assessing risk levels of any non-compliance and drafting policies to bolster compliance
  • Advising clients on general GDPR compliance, including privacy notices and transparency, data retention, the use of cookies, and the use of data for DE&I initiatives

In-house experience

  • Working as a key member of an in-house team at a leading fashion house, advising the business on their use of personal data and AI in new and innovative ways
  • Operating as the sole UK contact in an in-house team at an international financial services company, advising regularly on data sharing agreements, workplace data protection policies, and balancing data protection compliance with regulatory obligations
  • Supporting an in-house legal team of a leading international law firm, focusing on ad hoc commercial and data protection queries, drafting and negotiating data processing agreements, and advising on complex data sharing arrangements with international clients
  • Working with the privacy function at a large tech company, regularly advising on direct marketing queries, data protection aspects of commercial negotiations, and regulatory investigations
  • Managing a large-scale project for a global news company, focused on Schrems II compliance and negotiating vendor contracts to align with international transfer requirements

Commercial & technology

  • Advising clients on both demand and supply side on a range of commercial agreements including supply of goods / services, SaaS agreements, and cloud services

Services

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