Under the leadership of the ‘approachable and knowledgeable’ Patrick Rennie, the data privacy practice at Wiggin LLP has an established presence in the media and entertainment industries, and has also recently been building upon its position in the sport sector. Rennie is well known in the market for the legislative compliance advice he offers, but he has recently assisted with data subject access requests, privacy notice drafting and intra-group transfers. The team, which also includes Christina Henry and Siobhan Lewis, has strong litigation capabilities as well, having recently acted in a landmark case relating to data held by betting companies.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is very knowledgeable and commercially focused and has done a great job for us.'
- 'Patrick Rennie and Christina Henry are the definition of trusted advisors. They are commercial and have taken the time to understand the business and its data strategy. They are highly focused on solving problems and providing advice in a practical and digestible way, which is not simple in a practice area that is increasingly complex and ever-changing.'
- 'The team is always on hand to help and we couldn't do without them.'
- 'One reason we consistently use Wiggin for these matters is our confidence that they are well-versed on the current standing of laws and procedures. Wiggin attorneys also have a particularly good way of communicating with our legal team.'
- 'Patrick Rennie has become a go-to partner to our privacy team.'
- 'I work with Patrick Rennie and find him very approachable and knowledgeable, with a pragmatic approach to guidance.'
- 'The team is excellent - responsive and helpful. Subject matter experts across digital law.'
- 'Patrick was also instrumental in dealing with a potential data breach over a holiday weekend. He was responsive, specific in his analysis, and extremely helpful in dealing with the urgent and stressful situation. I highly recommend Patrick as an attorney and adviser.'
Key clients
- Sky Betting and Gaming
- LeoVegas
- Evoke
- 10bet
- Bally’s
- Playtech
- Warner Bros Discover
- Paramount
- Sony
- Skydance
- Hartswood
- Aardman
- DAZN
- PRS for Music
- The Telegraph
- Centaur
- Penguin Random House
- Not on the High Street
- FIFA
- Burnley FC
Work highlights
Advising Centaur Media PLC (and its group of companies) on strategic data protection advice across all of its businesses, including The Lawyer, as well as how data protection operates within journalism.
Advising Warner Bros Discovery (including HBO), on how data protection intersects with the unique challenges of production.
Representing Bonne Terre Ltd and Hestview Ltd in defending a High Court action brought by a former customer who claims unlawful processing of his personal data to maximise the value of his deposits and target him with marketing materials.
Practice head
Patrick Rennie
Other key lawyers
Christina Henry; Siobhan Lewis