Gordons has appointed Lauren Wills-Dixon as its first head of privacy and data protection. This move aims to capitalise on the rapidly expanding field of data protection law.
Lauren Wills-Dixon to lead the practice
Lauren Wills-Dixon, who joined Gordons four years ago, will now lead the privacy and data protection practice. She will be responsible for ongoing client service delivery and new business generation. Since joining Gordons, Lauren has specialised in privacy and data protection and commercial contracts across various sectors, including retail, sports, media and marketing, and digital and technology.
Expertise in data protection
Lauren advises clients on all aspects of non-contentious and contentious data protection compliance. Gordons’ clients include retailers like Wren Kitchens and Heron Foods, market research organisation Mintel, global chemical company BASF plc, and Houseful, the parent company of property brands such as Zoopla, Alto, and Hometrack.
Lauren’s vision for the future
Lauren expressed her excitement about the new role, saying, “It’s a privilege to be Gordons’ first head of privacy and data protection and to lead an excellent team of practitioners to further enhance this specialist service. Data is arguably now the biggest commodity in the world. Privacy and data protection therefore represent some of the most pressing issues facing businesses today, with clients facing more stringent regulatory oversight and the increasing threat of personal data-related cyber attacks. It’s also an area undergoing constant change, so it is essential clients have access to a specialist legal partner to stay ahead of evolving regulations and risks.”
Qualifications and recognition
Last year, Lauren passed the Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection (PC.dp) exam, which is the UK’s leading practical qualification for data protection professionals. This certification is accredited by the UK Law Society and the Bar Council.
Gordons’ managing partner praises Lauren
Gordons’ managing partner, Victoria Davey, commended Lauren’s contributions, stating, “Lauren has excelled since joining the firm and been instrumental in the growth of our privacy and data protection offer. She is trusted by clients to advise on business critical information and they appreciate the approachable and practical way she goes about working with them. Lauren thoroughly deserves being recognised as our first head of privacy and data protection. She is an ambassador for the firm and has become a recognised industry expert through her regular media commentary on data privacy. We now look forward to supporting Lauren to further evolve her practice area for the benefit of our existing clients and expanding it through new client acquisition.”
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