RDJ LLP fields a ‘straightforward, partnering, collaborative, and client-focused’ team which is well-equipped to act on the full range of privacy and data protection mandates, as well as offering clients a cyber and data security incident and response service. Heading the group is Ricky Kelly, who maintains a strong reputation in acting for insurance clients in cybersecurity mandates, personal data breaches, security incident reports and regulator investigations. Jennifer Noctor is a key contact for insurance companies, as well as state and private entities, frequently advising on compliance with data protection law.
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- ‘Ricky Kelly, who we work closely with, is personable, professional and instils confidence with his general manner and approach. His expertise is invaluable, and he continues to be an esteemed and reliable contributor to the business, in his capacity as external counsel. Ricky is always able to find time to assist and the advice and support are always tailored to exactly what we as a business need. We could not recommend him highly enough.’
- ‘We worked with Ricky Kelly on a number of Data privacy and data protection issues. He was extremely knowledgeable and reliant, he listened to our needs as a client and completely supported us in what was a stressful process.'
- ‘Ricky Kelly was exceptional.'
- ‘What makes the people I work with at RDJ stand out is their responsiveness and practicality. The team comes back quickly and with advice that is clear, focused, and easy to act on. As Partner, Ricky Kelly has been excellent to work with. He is approachable and down-to-earth, but at the same time brings the reassurance of his own strong technical knowledge and partner-level involvement. That balance of accessibility and expertise sets him apart. Across the team, I’ve valued their partner, collaborative style and straightforward approach. They don’t overcomplicate things, and compared with competitors, that makes them easy to deal with.'
- ‘The RDJ Data privacy and data protection team is absolutely outstanding and consistently provides us with best-in-class, legally sound and commercially-minded advice, which we rely upon right across the business. The team is responsive, receptive and provides a level of clarity which is unmatched.’
Practice head
Ricky Kelly
Other key lawyers
Jennifer Noctor