At TLT, the ‘bright and engaged’ data, privacy and cybersecurity team is recognised for its multijurisdictional expertise, varied clientele and deep legislative knowledge. Department head Gareth Oldale is equipped to handle the full gamut of the sector, from dictating responses to cyber attacks to supporting clients with data protection impact assessments. The team stands out for its comprehensive understanding of the Information Commissioner’s Office and its procedures. Other key team members include Louisa Williams, who leverages extensive public sector expertise in her practice, and Chris Elwell-Sutton, who clients praise for his ’expertise and attention to detail’.
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Testimonials
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- 'Chris Elwell-Sutton managed the relationship with our company with expertise and attention to detail.'
- 'They provided high-quality advice very quickly in response to a cyber attack.'
Key clients
- Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
- Information Commissioner’s Office
Work highlights
Engaged by UCL to provide ongoing support to its data protection and freedom of information team, including providing support in relation to ad hoc data protection and freedom of information queries, advising on interactions with the Information Commissioner’s Office, assisting with data protection contracts and data breaches, undertaking freedom of information internal reviews, assisting with freedom of information appeals to the First Tier Tribunal, and advising on repapering any contracts which require updates to the provisions in relation to international data sharing.
Practice head
Gareth Oldale
Other key lawyers
Chris Elwell-Sutton; Louisa Williams