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Katie leads the firms data protection practice. She has significant experience advising clients across a variety of sectors, including retail, transport, financial services, analytics and life sciences. She holds Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe (CIPP/E), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) and Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) accreditations from the International Association of Privacy Professionals.
Recently awarded "Privacy Leader of the Year: Legal" (PICASSO Privacy Awards 2022), Katie is recognised as a Next Generation Partner for data protection, privacy and cyber security by The Legal 500 UK 2023, in which she is described as a valued advisor in relation to EU and UK GDPR matters. She is also ranked as an Up and Coming Lawyer for data protection and information law in the Chambers and Partners UK 2023 Guide, which states she "has excellent technical knowledge and provides clear, practical advice".
Katie has extensive experience leading international GDPR compliance projects and also advises on data protection contracts, transparency issues, international personal data transfers, data sharing, cyber security and personal data breaches. She also advises a variety of clients on direct marketing, ad tech, social media and cookies issues under the e-privacy regime.
Katie has also acted for clients facing ICO enforcement action on potential data protection and freedom of information law breaches, winning successful outcomes for her clients in relation to subject access requests, breach reporting and FOIA requests. She has helped clients with the data protection impacts of Brexit and coronavirus and has also advised on the complex legal issues in facial recognition, AI and profiling.
Katie is a member of the International Network of Privacy Law Professionals, a not-for-profit international network of qualified professionals providing expert counsel on legal and compliance issues relating to data privacy and associated matters.
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I am going through a divorce and want to ensure my assets are fairly divided. What should I do?
I have been accused of a crime and may face legal action. What steps should I take to defend myself?
I am unable to pay my debts and may need to declare bankruptcy. What are my options?
I believe I’ve suffered due to a medical error. What are my rights to claim compensation?
My business partner has breached our contract. How can I enforce the agreement?
A close relative passed away without leaving a will. How can I ensure my share of the inheritance?
I’ve created a product and want to ensure it’s legally protected. What steps should I take?
I have a disagreement with my employer over work conditions. How can I resolve it?