Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP is home to an experienced cyber, privacy and data innovation practice, which boasts AI start-ups, international technology conglomerates, and financial services institutions as part of its client base. Department head Alex Sobolev frequently advises clients across multiple jurisdictions on privacy compliance, GDPR obligations, risk management and internal policy reviews. Adele Harrison and Anna O’Kelly are key members of the team’s contentious and regulatory offering. In September 2024, Kelly Hagedorn left the team.
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Key clients
- Axiom Therapeutics Inc.
- Azzurri Investment Group Limited
- Baidu, Inc
- Bastille Networks
- Binalyze OÜ
- C-Wind Polska spólka z o. o.
- Deltek, Inc.
- Elixir Technologies Ltd.
- FD3M UK Ltd
- Fenix International Limited (d/b/a OnlyFans)
- Future Fiber Networks LLC
- GOAT
Work highlights
Advising Fenix International Limited on an ongoing basis in connection with all UK regulatory and compliance matters, including those related to online safety, anti-money laundering, financial regulatory matters, and organisational strategy for compliance with UK, EU and US consumer and privacy laws.
Advising Klarna on AI and data protection matters in the context of employment in France and Germany, and advising on the impact of upcoming AI legislation
Advising the New York Jets, a multimillion-dollar team in the National Football League, on privacy compliance and risk mitigation for launching their international fan club and promoting games in the UK and Europe.
Practice head
Alex Sobolev
Other key lawyers
Adele Harrison; Anna O'Kelly