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19 February 2026
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Bellevue Law—Sally Hall

Employment boutique strengthens data protection and privacy offering with senior consultant hire

Workplace law and commercial disputes specialist Bellevue Law has appointed Sally Hall as a senior consultant, bolstering its expertise in data protection, privacy and commercial advisory work. The hire reflects the firm’s focus on delivering commercially focused, pragmatic advice to support business growth while maintaining high ethical and legal standards.

Hall joins with extensive in-house experience across the energy, technology and data privacy sectors. She has advised on UK and European data protection matters including GDPR compliance, data breaches, regulatory challenges, supplier agreements and DPAs, as well as wider commercial and technology contracts and employment settlement agreements. Previously general counsel at an international organisation, she led a legal and privacy team shortlisted in the 2025 Picasso Privacy Awards.

Founder Florence Brocklesby said: ‘Sally’s depth of in-house experience, combined with her specialist knowledge of data protection and privacy, makes her an excellent addition to Bellevue Law… With data protection issues continuing to grow in importance for employers, Sally will be a real asset to our clients navigating increasingly complex privacy and regulatory landscapes.’

Hall added: ‘I am delighted to be joining Bellevue Law… The fast-paced legislative landscape in the privacy area presents both challenges and opportunities for companies, and I am excited to help Bellevue’s clients navigate their obligations, whilst ethically and lawfully leaning into business growth.’

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