DLA Piper ‘consistently demonstrates exceptional responsiveness and availability’, advising public bodies, banks, tech manufacturers and life sciences companies. The practice is involved in responding to cyber incidents, analysing international data protection legislative regimes and offering clients internal training on cyber safety best practice. The ’exceptionally helpful’ Ross McKean forms the bedrock of the practice and excels in matters involving international data compliance and crisis management post-cyber attack. Simon Persoff, a September 2024 arrival from Clifford Chance LLP, stands out for his in-depth legislative knowledge ranging from the Digital Operational Resilience Act and the Digital Services Act. In March 2025, James Clark left the team.
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Ross McKean

Other key lawyers

Shervin Nahid; Simon Persoff; David Cook