Fieldfisher has appointed Chris Cartmell as a partner in its technology & data practice. Based in London, Cartmell joins from PwC, where he led the UK digital & data legal team, bringing more than 15 years’ experience in privacy, cyber security and digital regulation.
A dual-qualified solicitor in England & Wales and Hong Kong (admitted, non-practising), Cartmell is well known for advising clients across highly regulated sectors on cross-border compliance, as well as leading global investigations into data breaches and cybercrime. His international experience includes three years working in Greater China, with a focus on energy, financial services and technology clients.
Hazel Grant, partner and co-head of technology & data at Fieldfisher, described Cartmell as a ‘deeply practical adviser with a genuine global perspective’, adding that his experience ‘aligns perfectly with our One Europe strategy’ and will be ‘invaluable to our clients’ through ‘clear, actionable advice on digital compliance and risk’. Cartmell said the regulatory landscape is ‘evolving quickly’, calling Fieldfisher an ‘ideal fit for my practice’ and adding that he is ‘excited to join Fieldfisher’s market-leading team’ to help clients ‘navigate this complexity’.
