Contributors

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Amy Battinson

Amy is a Trainee Solicitor based in Bristol, currently sitting in the Commercial (Digital) team where she assists on a broad range of IT and technology projects. Her previous seats have included Banking and Finance and Operational Property.

https://www.womblebonddickinson.com/uk/people/amy-battinson
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Katie Simmonds

Katie is an experienced data and technology lawyer, specialising in data privacy, cybersecurity, digital regulation and technology transactions.


Katie advises clients on a range of data-related issues, including data protection compliance, international data transfer requirements, advising on compliance with cookie laws and direct marketing rules and advising clients on their responses to regulatory investigations led by data protection and consumer authorities. In parallel, Katie advises on large scale technology projects, including advising clients in distress situations and on the renegotiation of IT contracts.

Katie's particular focus and interest is how the development of emerging technologies intersects with data privacy.  Katie leads the firm's emerging technologies group and chairs the SCL's IT Disputes Committee. 

https://www.womblebonddickinson.com/uk/people/katie-simmonds