Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP announced that data privacy attorney Briony Pollard has joined the firm as a partner. She is based in the firm’s London office and is part of Willkie’s Privacy, Cybersecurity & Data Strategy practice group.
Briony focuses her practice on the data protection and privacy aspects of corporate, M&A, and private equity transactions. She also advises clients on intellectual property procurement, licensing and litigation, information governance and data protection, advertising regulation, and other general commercial matters.
Briony advised on transactions across a wide range of sectors, including technology, media and telecommunications (TMT), life sciences, financial services, retail and consumer goods, travel, entertainment, and sports. And she was previously counsel at Weil, Gotshal & Manges.
Briony’s arrival follows the addition of leading privacy and data strategy partner Susan Rohol, former Warner Bros. Discovery Chief Privacy Officer – who joined Willkie in September. And Willkie’s Privacy, Cybersecurity & Data Strategy practice group offers leading-edge, practical counsel on the ever-changing digital legal landscape, the design, development, and implementation of privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity programs, and innovation in new data-driven products and services at the forefront of the digital economy.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP offers leading-edge legal solutions on complex, business-critical issues spanning markets and industries. And the firm’s approximately 1,200 attorneys across 14 offices worldwide deliver innovative, pragmatic and sophisticated legal services across approximately 45 practice areas.
KEY QUOTES:
“Briony is a talented data privacy lawyer and her addition will further enhance the bench strength of our London transactional team, which has advised on many prominent and innovative deals in recent years in the UK, Europe and globally.”
– Peter Burrell, Managing Partner of Willkie’s London office
“As we help our clients navigate changing regulations, a heightened risk environment and other market challenges across jurisdictions, Briony’s technical skillset and industry experience will further expand our capabilities for complex cross-border transactions.”
– Daniel Alvarez, co-chair of Willkie’s Privacy, Cybersecurity & Data Strategy Practice Group
“Briony brings significant transaction-related privacy experience to our growing global team and we are thrilled to welcome her to Willkie.”
– Co-chair Laura Jehl
“Willkie’s leading global transactional platform and growing focus on privacy, cybersecurity and technology capabilities are a great fit for my practice. I’m delighted to join Willkie and am looking forward to contributing to the Firm’s innovative work in the UK and globally.”
– Briony Pollard
