Platforms and Internet Governance
Regulation and governance of the internet is a crucial part of the ongoing challenge to find a balance between encouraging innovation, keeping users safe online, and protecting fundamental rights, including privacy and freedom of speech. Our team of experts are here to guide you through this complex and quickly evolving landscape, and help you to manage your risks and seize opportunities.
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We have deep specialist knowledge of internet regulatory issues and valuable, broad experience of working with businesses with large and multifaceted digital footprints. When combined with our pragmatic advice, we can support your company at every stage of growth.
The laws that govern how we work, play, shop and interact online are continually evolving in a fast-paced environment. Online safety, consumer protection, content streaming, influencer advertising, and social media more generally are just a few of the important topics which have attracted increased regulatory attention in recent years.
Our technology and media lawyers can advise on the full spectrum of internet regulations and their implications for your business, and your customers, helping you with compliance as well as maximising your competitive edge.
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”Great team focused on building effective client relations with good turnaround and industry focused expertise.’
Legal 500 UK 2023 Edition, Data Protection, Privacy, & Cybersecurity, London
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”I have always found the DAC Beachcroft team to be knowledgeable, well versed with our business and industry, responsive and providing excellent advice and service .
Legal 500 UK 2023 Edition, IT and Telecoms, North West
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”Always willing to help and understand what you’re trying to achieve in a personable, understanding fashion.
Legal 500 UK 2023 Edition, IT and Telecoms, North West
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Their knowledge of employment data protection issues is really helpful when dealing with quite nuanced and complex matters. They are good at cutting through lots of noise and coming out with salient points.
Chambers UK 2023 Edition, UK-wide Data Protection & Information Law, UK-wide
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The team is excellent and knowledgeable.
Chambers UK 2023 Edition, UK-wide Data Protection & Information Law, UK-wide
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There is solid partner-level experience with good delegation to more junior members of the team while retaining oversight. The team has a wide range of experience across insurance advisory privacy and data protection.
Chambers UK 2023 Edition, UK-wide Data Protection & Information Law, UK-wide
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DAC Beachcroft provided excellent service and good value for money.
Chambers UK 2023 Edition, Information Technology, Yorkshire
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DAC Beachcroft go above and beyond for the client.
Chambers UK 2023 Edition, Information Technology, Yorkshire
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The team at DAC Beachcroft are diligent and experienced.
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Platforms and Internet Governance key contacts
Tim Ryan
Partner
London
Kate Loxton
Senior Associate
Bristol
Who we are
Why choose DAC Beachcroft?
We’re a broad-based commercial firm serving a wide range of sectors with a strong heritage in insurance,
health and real estate. We combine excellent legal skills and cutting-edge delivery expertise to design
solutions that fit the needs of our clients – often involving clever uses of technology.
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Our specialist technology projects team has over 40 lawyers and, for more than 15 years, has provided support to clients on a wide variety of information and communication technologies. We have extensive experience of advising on the risks and challenges posed by the constantly changing dynamics of this area.
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