‘Knowledgeable, approachable and dynamic’, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is engaged by a diverse roster of clients – spanning IT, telecoms, healthcare, energy, and higher education, among other sectors – for its capabilities across data protection issues. Head of the IP, IT & Commercial team, Anna Frankum is a key port of call for many of the firm’s higher education clients. Reading-based Joanne Vengadesan’s experience covers data protection compliance audits, international data transfers, and data breach management concerns. Adele Ashton, who co-heads the reputation management and privacy team, and Sarah Kenshall, noted for her tech sector focus, are also recommended.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘Strong on data protection.’
'The team is strong and always has the required expertise available.'
'Anna Frankum is very responsive and knowledgeable on data protection and privacy. She is always happy to put in place a pragmatic solution.'
‘Gareth Jones is excellent.’
‘Very knowledgeable, approachable and dynamic. They get it and quickly. Very personable too.’
‘Great value and very good at applying the advice to your specific business.’
Key clients
- Oxford Science Enterprises
- Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA)
- Fable Data
- American Institute for Foreign Study
- Unifrog Education Limited
- HOK International Ltd
- Pay.UK
- Smarter Contracts
- Forge Europe GmbH
- Police Federation of England & Wales (PFEW)
- MSC Cruises
- Flint House Police Rehabilitation
Work highlights
Advised ARIA in relation to day-to-day data protection issues.
Advised the AIFS for many years in relation to their data protection compliance, on a broad range of issues including international data transfers.
Advised Cotton Connect on its framework agreement with a multinational fashion retailer and associated data protection issues, including relating to its proprietary traceability app and its monitoring and evaluation apps.
Practice head
Anna Frankum; Joanne Vengadesan
Other key lawyers
Adele Ashton; Gemma Woodhouse; Sarah Kenshall