Litigation
United Kingdom
19 August 2025
The data privacy and cyber practice at Slaughter and May is prepared to advise on multijurisdictional cyber breaches, data concerns related to commercial transactions and international data transfers. The team is led by the capable trio of Rebecca Cousin, noted for her capabilities in M&A matters, Richard Jeens, who spearheads the team’s contentious offering and Rob Sumroy, who excels when offering clients risk management and cyber preparedness services.
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Testimonials
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- 'Slaughter and May's data protection team is a pleasure to work with.'
- 'The team's knowledge lawyers are on top of all developments and as such the team has great insights into the latest position on legal and regulatory questions.'
- 'Rebecca Cousin is an expert in the field of data protection.'
- 'Slaughter and May stands out for its exceptional blend of legal expertise and commercial acumen.'
- 'Rebecca Cousin brings strategic oversight and a calm, solutions-focused approach to high-stakes matters. Her leadership during our virtual secondment engagement was instrumental in aligning cross-functional teams and ensuring smooth onboarding and delivery.'
- 'Highly professional and knowledgeable individuals who are able to quickly identify the core issues.'
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Practice head
Rebecca Cousin; Richard Jeens; Rob Sumroy