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Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity

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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

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‘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

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘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.’

  • 'We’ve had an excellent experience working with the firm. They consistently provide valuable legal support and demonstrate a deep understanding of our business needs. What stands out most is their ability to suggest more effective approaches to our projects and offer thoughtful, practical strategies to manage legal and compliance risks. Their proactive guidance and responsiveness are much appreciated.'

  • 'Joanne Vengadesan and Thomas Kirby have truly stood out in their roles as legal advisors through their strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and consistently practical approach. Unlike many others, they don’t simply flag legal risks—they help us find constructive, business-friendly solutions to address them.'

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