Addleshaw Goddard has recently appointed Claire Edwards as a partner within its data protection and information law practice.
Claire (pictured) previously led the Information Law Group at Pinsent Masons, overseeing the work of 13 partners and around 45 lawyers. She is particularly specialist in data protection and privacy issues, advising some of the world's largest brands on matters including regulatory compliance, online digital data collection and processing, marketing and ICO investigations.
Claire has previously held roles at DLA Piper and Pepsi-Cola International Limited. She was included in The Lawyer's Hot 100 list in 2020 and her practice has received high-grade national and local recognition in L500 and Chambers. Claire currently sits on the ICO's international transfer forum.
Helena Brown, Partner and Head of Data at Addleshaw Goddard, said: 'Claire is an excellent addition to our team, having worked for some of the largest global brands on a range of issues relating to the management and protection of data. She has consistently been recognised as a leader in her field and grew her previous practice considerably over a relatively short period of time.'
