CMS features a data protection practice with notable aptitudes for compliance strategies, particularly for multijurisdictional product launches and commercial agreements. Team leader Emma Burnett is the main contact for complex regulatory matters, frequently called upon by blue-chip companies and industry leaders for data protection advice and support with enforcement actions. The group also deals with cybersecurity incident preparedness and response, where Amit Tyagi is a name to note. Tamsin Blow concentrates on dispute resolution, regularly handling investigations and data protection claims. Other key members are Joanna Willems, Samikah Malik, and Laura Clarkson.
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Testimonials

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  • What we needed most at the beginning of the project was to be led, advised, and reassured about the process, demonstrating both skill, experience, and knowledge on how to navigate what was in front of us. Tristian Hall was exceptional in this situation; I cannot thank him enough for how he helped, guided, and supported me and our business, ably supported by Rebecca Adkins and Libby Harker, to name some of the key team members.
  • The CMS team was engaged at a very critical time for our business. Their calming nature, their experience, and how they shared their knowledge of how to navigate the next steps, as well as the way they took control of the situation we found ourselves in, was nothing short of outstanding. They recommended other support organizations to assist in collaboration, who were all very skilled and competent and familiar with the way CMS works. I would not hesitate for one second to recommend CMS.
  • Joanna Willems is always to the point and willing to help with data privacy questions.
  • Great team who always delivers on time with pragmatic advice.
  • Emma Burnett and Samikah Malik offer sound, practical, and commercial advice in relation to data protection and GDPR matters. They are very responsive, safe pairs of hands, and knowledgeable within their practice area.
  • CMS is unique in that it has a strong coverage as well as a breach response practice, acting for the market on some monumental instructions and assisting some high-profile clients in navigating the fallout of significant cyber attacks. CMS is renowned in the market for being commercial and pragmatic in its approach, as well as being friendly and approachable. This is not to say it is not capable of delivering difficult messages and guiding clients through challenging situations; it does so with a keen policyholder focus to ensure that clients feel they are receiving exemplary service.

Work highlights

Acting as incident response manager and legal advisor to several clients who purchased cyber insurance.
Practice head

Emma Burnett

Other key lawyers

Amit Tyagi; Tamsin Blow; Joanna Willems; Samikah Malik; Laura Clarkson