Antitrust Law Daily Wrap Up, LAW FIRM NEWS: Data protection and privacy counsel Kate Brimsted joins Reed Smith in London, (Nov 20, 2013)
Organizations Mentioned:Herbert Smith Freehills, LLP | Reed Smith, LLP
Kate Brimsted has been appointed counsel to Reed Smith’s Europe and Middle East corporate group and the data security, privacy and management practice in London, the firm recently announced. Brimsted’s appointment is expected to further strengthen the firm’s global data advisory practice.
Brimsted has advised clients in the area of data protection for over 15 years, working with a broad of clients on commercial matters and dispute resolution. She has experience in the transportation, energy, media, and technology sectors. She joins Reed Smith from Herbert Smith Freehills.
Cynthia O’Donoghue, partner at Reed Smith, commented “Our leading market position has been enhanced by the group’s ability to provide clients with global services; and Kate’s arrival adds significant depth to our European capability with her particular expertise in the sectors of transport, energy, media and technology which will be a huge asset to our team.”
Brimsted is a solicitor advocate and experienced conference speaker. She also is a member of the editorial board for the Privacy and Data Protection Journal and contributing author of The Law Society’s Data Protection Handbook. In addition to her legal education, Brimsted received a master’s degree in mechanical engineering.
Reed Smith is a global law with more than 1,800 attorneys located in 25 offices in the U.S., Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Founded in 1877, the firm represents many of the world’s leading companies in complex litigation, cross-border and other strategic transactions, and other regulatory matters.
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