Wiggin LLP has built a reputation in the data protection market by providing diverse regulatory and cybersecurity support to media and entertainment and gaming companies. Patrick Rennie sits at the helm of the practice, recommended for business-critical privacy matters, including compliance assessments and ICO audits. Rennie is aptly supported by Christina Henry, a specialist in data law implementation and compliant product launches, and Siobhan Lewis, who leverages in-depth expertise in adtech issues. Patrick O’Connell joined the firm from Linklaters LLP.
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Key clients
- Sky Betting and Gaming
- Evoke
- 10Bet
- Playtech
- Warner Bros Discovery
- Sony Pictures
- Aardman
- Motion Pictures Association
- Wildlight Entertainment Inc
- British Board of Film Classification
- Seat Unique
- FIFA
- Red Bull
- Not on the High Street
- The Telegraph
- Fuse Games
- London Economics Limited
- Breathablok
Work highlights
Advised Bonne Terre Limited on defending a UK data protection claim concerning profiling and direct marketing, with an appeal due to be heard by the Court of Appeal.
Advised London Economics Limited on the data protection aspects of a DCMS-commissioned research project into age assurance solutions, working with stakeholders including DCMS and the ICO.
Advised Wildlight Entertainment Inc on privacy and Children’s Code compliance for its online multiplayer game Highguard, including age assurance/parental controls and related privacy documentation.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Patrick Rennie
Other key lawyers
Christina Henry; Siobhan Lewis; Patrick O'Connell