
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is a ‘brilliant firm’ with a comprehensive data protection offering which advises international tech conglomerates, public authorities and healthcare sector companies. Under the supervision of Paula Barrett, the team is particularly strong on the advisory side, assisting clients with legislative compliance, privacy policy construction and data protection risk assessments. Barrett leverages a wealth of multi-jurisdictional experience in her practice and is often consulted as lead cybersecurity counsel for domestic and international commercial entities. Liz Fitzsimons ’always goes above and beyond’, particularly in freedom of information and data transfer matters. Gayle McFarlane left the team in September 2024.
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Practice head
Paula Barrett
Other key lawyers
Liz Fitzimmons; Dave Hughes
