Briony Pollard, a renowned data privacy attorney, has recently joined Willkie Farr & Gallagher, positioning herself as a partner within the privacy, cybersecurity, and data strategy practice group based in London. This was confirmed by the law firm on Tuesday. Pollard’s main focus encompasses the data protection and privacy sectors of corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, and private equity transactions. Willkie Farr & Gallagher also highlighted her proficiency in advising on essential legal matters including intellectual property procurement, licensing and litigation, information governance and data protection, and advertising regulation.
Prior to joining Willkie, Pollard served as a counsel at Weil Gotshal. Her appointment is anticipated to enhance the firm’s ability in addressing critical and timely issues related to privacy and data protection – an increasing concern for businesses amid evolving digital landscapes and stricter regulation. Bloomberg Law Automation reported this news in a recent article.