What can I do for you
Sarah advises on data protection, privacy and information law matters. She assists organisations to navigate requests, regulatory investigations and wider compliance challenges.
Sarah works with broad range of clients, particularly those in heavily regulated sectors, to provide pragmatic advice on data protection obligations, including handling sensitive disclosures, managing risk, and responding to regulatory scrutiny. Sarah also advises on privacy governance, policy development, impact assessments and international data sharing.
Sarah’s experience includes supporting clients with large-scale and complex DSARs, including those arising in the context of disputes, litigation or media attention and advising on the application of exemptions and privilege.
Sarah often advises clients on the use of technology and its intersection with data protection matters, including the use of facial recognition, vehicle tracking and biometric mapping technologies.
Sarah is experienced in supporting organisations facing data breaches and cyber incidents, she has worked on multi-jurisdictional incidents guiding clients through incident response, regulatory reporting, and risk mitigation to minimise legal and reputational impact.
Sarah also advises on Freedom of Information matters.
Supporting your ambitions
Sarah takes the time to understand your organisation, your objectives, and your appetite for risk so that she can provide advice that is both legally robust and commercially practical.
Whether supporting you with a one-off issue or working as an extension of your in-house team, she focuses on delivering solutions that are proportionate, workable and aligned with your wider strategy. She regularly helps clients balance legal compliance with reputational and operational considerations, particularly where issues are sensitive or fast-moving.
Sarah also supports clients in developing sustainable data protection practices, including training, developing internal procedures, contractual terms and governance frameworks.
What else should you know
Before qualifying, Sarah worked within the education sector for a large charity as a project manager.
Alongside advisory work, Sarah enjoys delivering training to clients to help build confidence in managing data protection obligations internally.