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Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity

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RPC has ‘an excellent and well-deserved reputation’ in the data protection market, exhibiting strength in both contentious and advisory matters. The department is jointly led by Jon Bartley, Richard Breavington and Rupert Cowper-Coles. Bartley is recognised as an authority in ad tech and artificial intelligence matters and is well-versed in various digital regulations. Breavington has a background in insurance law and is frequently called upon to respond to major cybersecurity incidents. Cowper-Coles is a disputes specialist and recently successfully argued a case against the HMRC.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'RPC has an excellent and well-deserved reputation as one of the leading firms for anything data related. They combine deep knowledge of the law with excellent client handling and a laser focus on achieving the client's goals.'

  • 'Rupert Cowper-Coles is an excellent partner. He is unwaveringly focused on the client's objectives. Extremely likeable and a real favourite of clients and barristers alike.'

  • 'The team provides excellent, high-quality advice that ensures clients can navigate complex situations and incidents. The team does a fantastic job of really understanding the client and their business.'

  • 'Richard Breavington is one of the best in the business. He provides practical, commercial and pragmatic advice. He is focused on delivering the best possible outcome for the client and will do whatever is needed to make that happen.'

  • 'They get under the skin of the business and ensure that the client feels completely supported, despite the fact that the clients are often very panicked before they speak to RPC.'

  • 'The team is knowledgeable, thorough and understands the commercial perspective.'

  • 'RPC’s cyber and technology team consistently delivers exceptional support across the full spectrum of digital risk and technology matters.'

  • 'Jon Bartley is a pleasure to work with, being a trusted advisor on a range of data protection matters.'

  • 'Jon Bartley is great - I can always trust he'll provide suitable, well thought through and detailed advice.'

Key clients

  • Meta (including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp)
  • Google
  • News UK
  • BBC
  • Frasers Group
  • Associated Newspapers
  • Times Newspapers Limited
  • Reach (formerly Mirror Group)
  • Womens' Super League Football Limited
  • Hiscox
  • QBE
  • CNA Hardy
  • Chubb
  • Warner Music Group

Work highlights

Instructed by the founder of Frasers Group, Mike Ashley, in his successful subject access claim against HMRC.
Acting for ANL, the publisher of the Daily Mail, in the GDPR claim brought by Dale Vince over an article published on 9 June 2023 entitled "Labour repays £100,000 to sex harassment donor", after successfully striking out his libel claim in respect of the same article in July 2024.

Practice head

Jon Bartley; Richard Breavington; Rupert Cowper-Coles