Pinsent Masons LLP
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Pinsent Masons LLP‘s data and privacy team advises on complex projects, including regulation of infrastructure, global data retention, cross-border transfers, and AI deployment. The team has strength in cyber incident preparation and response, advising insured and self-insured clients on managing ransomware and extortion attacks, engaging regulators, law enforcement, and government agencies. Co-led by Veronica Scott and James Arnott in Melbourne, the team was strengthened in August 2024 by the addition of Susan Kantor, who joined from Minter Ellison, enhancing the team’s expertise in AI, incident response, and cybersecurity law.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'The Pinsent Mason team, although relatively new, have been fantastic at providing timely and accurate advice to clients, working collaboratively with cyber industry partners to build strong relationships with regulators and law enforcement that allow for a holistic approach to cyber legal assistance. The team are highly responsive and always go above and beyond on the customer service aspect of their work.'
- 'Veronica Scott has brought with her a strong team of bright minds who are very capable of providing the necessary reassurance to a client after they have experienced a cyber attack, but also deliver the necessary news and next steps that sometimes can be a difficult conversation. The team are working hard and proving their mettle, setting high standards for how cyber attacks should be handled on the legal front.'
Key clients
- CPA Australia Limited
- Bega Group
Work highlights
Advising Orica on managing and uplifting its global data compliance and data retention program in response to evolving and complex intersecting regulatory obligations and business needs.