Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is a key port of call for clients seeking business-orientated data protection advice, with particular proficiency in data governance, privacy documentation, and regulation. Paula Barrett leads the practice and is the main contact for global compliance programmes and cross-border incident response management. Dave Hughes is a specialist in freedom of information matters, including contested data subject access requests. Lorna Doggett stands out for her work in privacy compliance for financial sector clients and in-depth pensions acumen. Karishma Brahmbhatt transferred from A&O Shearman in September 2025 and is an adept advisor on novel legislation implementation, such as the Data Use and Access Act 2025.
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Key clients
- Specsavers
- National Grid
- Transport for London
- Thames Water Utilities Ltd
- Kering Group
- MicroStrategy
Work highlights
Advised a Web3 technology organisation on novel UK and EU data protection, Online Safety Act readiness, age assurance and platform governance issues arising from the development and operation of decentralised, consumer-facing digital platforms.
Successfully defended an organisation in an information law appeal before the First-tier Tribunal against allegations that it was a public authority subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Advised a critical infrastructure operator on complex data protection, privacy and cybersecurity matters arising from the deployment of advanced customer-facing technologies, including data protection impact assessments, biometric data collection, cross-border data-sharing arrangements, and responses to individual rights requests.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Paula Barrett
Other key lawyers
Dave Hughes; Lorna Doggett; Karishma Brahmbhatt