Privacy & data

Data transcends borders, and so do we

Get tailored global privacy solutions and practical advice from our leading privacy and data professionals

Welcome to the Shoosmiths Privacy & Data Team.

We are a truly full-service privacy and data practice that sets itself apart: over 20 dedicated advisers and sector specialists, offering global support and technology solutions, all informed by an incredible level of commercial and in-house experience, including with leading privacy regulators. 

How we can help

We can shape your privacy and data function in the following ways:

  • Build: we design, build and implement the foundations of your privacy, AI, cyber and other data compliance, on a global scale
  • Support: we provide business-as-usual and ad-hoc support, including a fully outsourced DPO service
  • Optimise: we use our experience to transform your data function into a centre of excellence
  • Protect: we advise you on security laws and standards to help you keep your data and systems safe, secure and resilient
  • Commercialise: we offer data licensing, IP and consultancy advice to make sure you leverage your data to its fullest potential
  • Automate: we help you to deploy artificial intelligence and automation technologies safely, responsibly and in compliance with complex regulatory frameworks
  • Resolve: we steer you through complex data complaints, disputes and investigations, and support you in times of crisis

The team punch well above their weight and all take a pragmatic approach to their advice based on their unparalleled experience working with regulators, large multinational, and domestic clients. You’d be hard-pressed to find a better privacy team.

Chambers, 2025

Their quality of advice, pragmatism, and level of client-focus is unparalleled. They can advise on everything from DPAs up to complex binding corporate rule arrangements and huge CRM onboardings. I simply wouldn't go anywhere else for data privacy advice.

Chambers, 2025

The team is full of brilliant lawyers with a truly diverse background.

Chambers, 2025

Highly skilled and capable with excellent global knowledge of privacy laws.

Chambers, 2025

Offer unique industry insights. They take the time to really understand your business and its risk profile before advising – they don't just shoot from the hip.

Chambers, 2025

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