Beverley Flynn > Stevens & Bolton LLP > Guildford, England > Lawyer Profile

Stevens & Bolton LLP
WEY HOUSE
FARNHAM ROAD
GUILDFORD
GU1 4YD
England

Work Department

Commercial and data protection.

Position

Partner and head of commercial and technology, and data protection. Dealing with major commercial contracts, outsourcing, agency and distribution, e-commerce, data protection and freedom of information Act. Sectors include health, IT, manufacturing, vehicles and renewables. Frequently supports in-house teams and has in-house experience.

Career

Lovells 1992-97; senior associate, Stevens & Bolton LLP 1997-2007; partner, 2007 to present. Contributor to legal publications, including ‘PLC’, ‘Solicitors Journal’ and ‘Legal Week’. On the panel of legal experts for ‘New Law Journal’ and Lexis Nexis.

Languages

German.

Memberships

Society of Computers and Law (SCL), International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and Data Protection Forum (DPF).

Education

Kings College, London (LLB Hons 2(1)); Passau University (1991 Diploma in German Legal Studies).

Leisure

Reading and camping.

Lawyer Rankings

South East > Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Kent, Surrey, Sussex

(Leading individuals)

Beverley Flynn  – Stevens & Bolton LLP

In Guildford, the team at Stevens & Bolton LLP has a full-service commercial offering, which handles contract negotiations, transactional work, advisory issues and regulatory matters in key sectors including the retail, hospitality, life sciences and healthcare and finance industries. The corporate team, led by Joe Bedford, regularly advises public and private companies on M&A strategies and is reputable in the management advisory space. Commercial lead Beverley Flynn advises on contracts and procurement, IT and data protection matters. Richard Baxter specialises in M&A, corporate restructuring and governance issues, while Keith Syson has expertise in all aspects of company law and acts as the led partner for private equity and management advisory transactions. Cross-border M&A specialist Nick Atkins and James Waddell are other key lawyers. Jonathan Steele joined from Charles Russell Speechlys LLP in May 2023.

South East > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms

With activity across the automotive, insurance and healthcare sectors, Stevens & Bolton LLP assists significant clients with outsourcing projects, as well as regulatory matters. Charles Maurice heads the team and is particularly well-versed in Adtech and Fintech. Beverley Flynn helms an assortment of IT supply and procurement contracts, while Gary Parnell is adept in AI and blockchain. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Guildford.

London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms

Stevens & Bolton LLP acts on the customer and supplier sides of the market, with regards to contract drafting, negotiation work and associated regulatory issues. The practice is well-versed in insurtech and fintech mandates, in addition to the roll out of 5G. Charles Maurice leads the team and has experience in crypto matters, while Beverley Flynn advises on IT supply and procurement contracts. Gary Parnell is another key contact in the group.

London > Risk advisory > Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity

Stevens & Bolton LLP’s cross-practice data protection team combines the firm’s commercial, technology, employment, and litigation capabilities, advising clients across the life sciences, insurance, tech, and retail sectors. The ‘razor sharp’ Beverley Flynn leads the team and has significant experience advising on international data transfers, data protection policies, and subject access requests. Key names in the team include Charles Maurice, who handles commercial data protection issues, and Gary Parnell, recommended for his outsourcing, digital tech, and e-commerce expertise.