Expertise

Sarah  is an experienced data protection and privacy lawyer, advising multinational businesses, s financial institutions, and technology companies on regulatory compliance and risk management. With a strong background in UK and EU data protection laws, she helps clients navigate complex legal frameworks, develop privacy strategies, and implement governance measures across multiple jurisdictions.

Sarah focuses on advising businesses on data privacy compliance, AI governance, cybersecurity, and digital transformation projects. She provides practical solutions on cross-border data transfers, regulatory engagement, and managing risks associated with emerging technologies. She has worked across various sectors, including financial services, retail, media, and telecommunications, helping clients ensure compliance while enabling innovation.

Her expertise includes advising on data processing agreements, legitimate interest assessments, data breach response strategies, and regulatory interactions, including with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). 

Admitted in England and Wales in 2022, Sarah’s pragmatic approach and deep sector knowledge make her a trusted advisor for clients looking to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape in data protection and technology law.

Experience
  • Advising a multinational streaming and gaming platform on data protection risk assessments for new product launches and age verification.
  • Supporting a global payments provider on GDPR compliance, data sharing agreements, and contract remediation.
  • Assisting a UK supermarket on legitimate interests assessments for direct marketing activities and customer profiling.
  • Advising a multinational bank on data breach response strategy, including regulatory reporting obligations under UK GDPR.
  • Advising a leading broadcaster on global cookie compliance and local regulatory requirements.
  • Representing clients in discussions with the ICO regarding data protection impact assessments and regulatory enforcement matters.
  • Advising technology and professional services firms on commercial transactions, AI governance, and cybersecurity compliance.
  • Supporting financial institutions with data governance frameworks, data localization requirements, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Assisting clients in regulatory engagement, including responses to investigations and enforcement actions by supervisory authoritie
Education
  • Warwick University 
  • BPP University (LPC and GDL)