The data protection team at Travers Smith LLP handles both regulatory mandates and contentious proceedings, with extensive experience in transaction-driven privacy support. Louisa Chambers steers the practice and is noted for her in-depth tech expertise, frequently called upon for advice on emerging technologies and digital risks. James Longster is also a key contact, recommended for data breach response and recovery. Sarah Robinson and Isabel Cridland provide essential support.
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- In recent years, Louisa Chambers (Partner) has provided support and critical thinking on industry-wide data sharing initiatives, which has been crucial to the development of our thinking and strategy for reducing the impact of fraud across payment systems. Richard Offord (Partner) has also provided support and critical thinking on industry-wide data sharing initiatives, which has been crucial to the development of our thinking and strategy for reducing the impact of fraud across payment systems.
- Travers Smith's Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity team combines genuine technical depth with a refreshingly practical, client-focused approach. What distinguishes this team is their ability to deliver advice that is precisely calibrated to the client's actual risk profile — they do not overwhelm with exhaustive analysis, but instead cut through complexity to provide surgical, risk-adjusted guidance that is immediately actionable. The team takes the time to understand the specific needs and context of their clients, resulting in advice that feels genuinely tailored rather than generic. This is a team that understands the commercial pressures their clients operate under and advises accordingly. On innovation, the team makes excellent use of AI for document review, which brings both efficiency and rigor to large or complex matters. Their packaged materials for projects — covering policies, procedures, and training — are particularly noteworthy, providing clients with well-structured, ready-to-use resources that add real and lasting value beyond the immediate matter. This kind of thoughtful, productized approach to client service sets them apart from many competitors.
Key clients
- Yum! Brands
- Samsung Electronics
- Wayfair
- Dojo
- Itsu Ltd
- Etrading Software
- Access Group
- Omaze UK Ltd
- Scandinavian Airlines
- Madison Logic Inc
- ATG Entertainment
Work highlights
Advising Samsung in shaping its approach to compliance with the EU Data Act and navigating ongoing obligations under both the EU and UK GDPR.
Advising Dojo on complex data protection issues, including new uses of customer personal data and considerations for data sharing and direct marketing, underpinning the launch of Dojo Intelligence.
Advising Yum! Brands as crisis management counsel for KFC on a range of issues, from customer complaints and claims to data protection.
Practice head
Louisa Chambers
Other key lawyers
James Longster; Sarah Robinson; Isabel Cridland