Addleshaw Goddard places a strong focus on complex data protection advisory work, ranging from subject access requests and outsourcing arrangements to software licensing arrangements and international data transfers. Under the supervision of Helena Browne in Edinburgh, the team maintains a strong market presence in the retail, energy, F&B and manufacturing sectors. He is supported by Ross McKenzie in Aberdeen and Claire Edwards in Manchester. In July 2024, Nathalie Moreno left the firm.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Dealing with the practice provides great comfort with the knowledge that you are dealing with experts in this particular area.'
  • 'Helena Brown is always exceptionally helpful.'
  • 'Ross McKenzie provides a first-class service in relation to data protection compliance. Advice is presented in a way that is extremely easy to use and pragmatic.'
  • 'Claire Edwards is the partner I generally deal with and is a subject matter expert providing considered, accurate and targeted advice.'
  • 'They really do feel like subject matter experts and give confidence to you and simple, practical advice that translates easily to your business.'
  • 'Ross McKenzie is very personable and I always feel like a top priority client.'

  • 'Helena Brown is my go-to for data protection legal advice.'

  • 'Helena Brown is a thought leader in data protection, who applies that expertise and thought leadership to provide practical, pragmatic, and digestible advice to her clients.'

Key clients

  • Debenhams (formerly BooHoo Group PLC)
  • Bonmarche/Peacocks
  • BP International Limited
  • British Land
  • British Airways
  • Diageo
  • Eagle Eye Solutions Limited
  • FNZ
  • Homeserve PLC
  • National Energy System Operator Limited (NESO)
  • NFU Mutual
  • Saga Group PLC
  • SSE PLC
  • Vision Express Group of Companies
  • Wickes Building Support
  • William Grant & Sons

Practice head

Helena Brown

Other key lawyers

Claire Edwards; Ross McKenzie