Data protection expert Eleonor Duhs has been appointed partner and head of data privacy at Bates Wells.

Eleanor Duhs

Eleanor Duhs

Wells joins the firm from Fieldfisher, where she was a director and barrister. Her clients include public bodies and regulators, social media companies, international organisations, and UK business ranging from start-ups to large multinationals.

Bates Wells’ managing partner Martin Bunch commented: 'It’s a critical moment for Data Privacy. As technological and digital advancements continue to reshape the world we live in, Eleonor’s vision and leadership will lead the team to new and exciting ventures, while enhancing the positive impact and strategic support we deliver to our clients.'

Duhs is also an expert on the post-Brexit legal and regulatory landscape. She worked as a senior lawyer for the Department for Exiting the European Union, where she led on the core provisions of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. She has co-authored a leading text on the UK's post-Brexit legislative framework: Retained EU law - a practical guide, published by the Law Society. Her work is informed by several years in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Ministry of Justice.

Duhs added: 'I’m delighted to be joining a firm that shares my values – Bates Wells is truly unique in the legal world, with social and environmental impact as important to them as making a profit. I’m excited to lead the team and our clients in navigating the ever-developing world of data privacy.'

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