Based in our Edinburgh office and working with Morgan O’Neill, Naomi is a Data Protection Officer advising clients on all aspects of data protection compliance. She has extensive experience in advising on individuals’ rights, managing personal data breaches, conducting privacy impact assessments and delivering bespoke data protection training.
A Solicitor in our specialist Data Protection team, Charlotte advises a variety of clients including individuals, private companies and education providers clients
Working alongside Loretta Maxfield and Morgan O’Neill, Claudine is a Solicitor in our Intellectual Property team.
A partner at leading Scottish law firm, Thorntons, has been named a Certified Specialist in Data Protection by the Law Society of Scotland.
The accreditation means Loretta Maxfield has demonstrated that she has achieved the essential level of expertise in data protection and passed examinations set out and accredited by the Law Society.
The Director of Data Protection Services at full service law firm Thorntons has recently passed her Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) exam, complimenting her position as a Certified Information Privacy Manager and further strengthening the credentials of the firm’s Intellectual Property, Technology and Media Team.
Full service law firm Thorntons has appointed Morgan O’Neill as its new Director of Data Protection Services – the first role of its kind at the firm.
Morgan will work within the Intellectual Property, Technology and Media team across Thorntons’ Edinburgh and Dundee offices, and will advise clients across all firm locations, based on her specialised expertise in this sector.
Director of Data Protection Services within our specialist IP, Technology and Media Team, Morgan has extensive knowledge in the General Data Protection Regulation, UK Data Protection Act 2018 and Privacy Programme Management. She is accredited as a Certified Information Privacy Manager by the International Association of Privacy Professionals.
Public authorities and businesses can gain practical guidance on managing data protection risk in light of the GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 from upcoming events hosted by Thorntons Solicitors.
Dual qualified in Scots and English law, and Certified Specialist in Data Protection by the Law Society of Scotland.
Dual qualified in Scots and English law
Liam is a highly experienced commercial lawyer whose practice covers corporate and commercial work with a particular focus on the technology, gambling and education sectors. His practice is a mix of advisory work, commercial transactions and dispute resolution.
Liam joined Thorntons in 2010 from Dundas & Wilson (now CMS) having previously worked in London for leading media firm Harbottle & Lewis.