PwC LLP stands out for the advice it offers on data breaches, legislative compliance and subject access requests. The team, which is led by the ‘highly skilled data protection lawyer’ Chris Cartmell, is active in the financial services, commercial and public sectors, working on projects in multiple jurisdictions. Cartmell frequently advises clients on cybersecurity matters and is noted for his specific knowledge of South East Asian markets. Stephanie Baker and Lucas Saric are key members of the team.
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Testimonials
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- 'Chris Cartmell and Stephanie Baker are outstanding data protection lawyers. Approachable and pragmatic, with a real focus on developing a deep understanding of their client's goals and objectives.'
- 'A highly skilled team in data protection and digital/tech law that works together to solve the client's challenges in a proactive and collaborative manner. It is a strong team of highly skilled individuals that comes together as a unity to make a difference. I am impressed by how the team comes together and supports each other to deliver results and value to the client.'
- 'A special mention to Chris Cartmell for not only being an expert in his field but also bringing a human-centric approach to interactions. What makes Chris stand out is that not only is he a highly skilled data protection lawyer, but also his ability to act with integrity in what he does.'
- 'Chris Cartmell is very hands-on and commercial.'
- 'Nothing is too much trouble for this team. A real focus on collaboration and building a long-term relationship with clients. When working with this team, we have found them to be incredibly responsive and willing to adapt to our organisational culture and ways of working.'
- 'Very user-friendly, knowledgeable and commercial advice.'
Key clients
- Link Market Services Limited
- Mott MacDonald Limited
Work highlights
Advised Mott MacDonald Limited on a complex range of multi-jurisdictional data protection matters, including intra-group transfers, data protection impact assessments, data retention and disposal requirements and data processing agreements.
Supported Link Market Services Limited (part of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc (“MUFG”)) with a DSARs managed service.
Supported Mott MacDonald Limited with designing and embedding an efficient internal DSAR process, as well as providing a DSARs managed service.
Practice head
Chris Cartmell
Other key lawyers
Lucas Saric; Stephanie Baker