Katie Hewson > Stephenson Harwood > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Under the leadership of the ‘standout‘ Katie Hewson, the data protection team at Stephenson Harwood advises tech sector clients on emerging data protection legislation and also handles international data transfers, breach work, and investigations. Simon Bollans advises on cybersecurity as well as the data privacy and regulatory aspects of emerging technologies. Michael Bywell and Peter Dalton joined in early 2023 from Hausfeld & Co LLP and Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, respectively, strengthening the team’s technology disputes and cyber capabilities. ‘Vastly talented‘ associate Olivia Fraser is recommended for her experience advising on the data aspects of corporate transactions.

An already well-established presence in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sphere, Stephenson Harwood is consolidating its position through wider sector activity, including sponsorship, publishing and service agreements for Qatar Museums, luxury hotel and Michelin-star partnership agreements, and guiding City Sightseeing Limited through its franchise agreements with foreign jurisdictions. The team is under the leadership of Dan Holland, who is the key contact to pharmaceutical clients such as Oxford Biomedica – whom he advised on its new three-year Master Services & Development Agreement with AstraZeneca –  as well as energy and transport companies. Hospitality and leisure businesses seek Naomi Leach‘s assistance on distribution and supply agreements, while Katie Hewson has been in demand by multinational corporates for cross-border service arrangements. Managing associate Chloe Haywood has built up a wealth of expertise and experience supporting a broad range of the practice’s pharmaceutical matters alongside associate Bobbie Bickerton, who is also noted for her data protection proficiency.