Dentons has a strong reputation in data protection and cybersecurity by providing comprehensive regulatory advice to market leaders in highly scrutinised industries, particularly tech, retail & e-commerce, and financial services. Group head Simon Elliott leverages extensive experience in global compliance programmes and cyber incident mitigation. Antonis Patrikios is recommended for mandates involving novel areas of law, such as the NIS2 directive. Nick Graham is a specialist in new tech, particularly the business and regulatory implications of deploying AI. Another noteworthy member is Annabelle Gold-Caution, who makes key contributions.
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Key clients
- Marks & Spencer
- Avis Budget Group
- John Lewis Partnership
- Meta Platforms
- Artificial Intelligence Security Institute
- Sky UK
- Frasers Group
- Virgin Atlantic
Work highlights
Instructed to support M&S with a high-profile cyber incident.
Advising Meta on data protection matters, providing advice and support concerning a number of data privacy matters and compliance measures.
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Practice head
Simon Elliott
Other key lawyers
Antonis Patrikios; Nick Graham; Annabelle Gold-Caution