GDPR Solicitors
Regulatory & Compliance
- Compliance audits, data security policies, and GDPR training programs.
- Help with data protection impact assessments and GDPR compliance audits.
Practical GDPR Compliance for London Businesses
Gurve Legal’s GDPR solicitors work with businesses across London and the UK to navigate the requirements of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Whether you are building a compliance programme from scratch, responding to a data breach, or handling a data subject access request, we provide clear, commercially focused legal advice that lets you get on with running your business.
We act for data controllers and data processors across a wide range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, professional services, retail, and financial services. Our team understands the practical pressures that SMEs and growing businesses face, and we tailor our advice accordingly.
Non-compliance with UK GDPR can result in fines of up to £17.5 million or 4% of annual global turnover, whichever is higher. The reputational damage of a publicised breach can be just as costly. Our GDPR solicitors help you stay protected before problems arise, and respond effectively when they do.
Our GDPR and Data Protection Services
UK GDPR Compliance Audits
We carry out thorough reviews of your existing data protection practices, identifying gaps and setting out a clear action plan. Our audits cover data mapping, lawful basis assessments, and documentation review, giving you a reliable foundation for ongoing compliance.
- Data mapping and processing records
- Lawful basis and consent reviews
- Gap analysis and compliance roadmaps
- Third-party processor due diligence
Privacy Policies and Data Protection Documentation
We draft and review privacy notices, cookie policies, data processing agreements, and internal data protection policies. All documentation is written in plain English and tailored to your specific business activities, rather than relying on generic templates that may leave you exposed.
- Privacy notices and cookie policies
- Data processing and data sharing agreements
- Internal data protection policies
- Standard contractual clauses for international transfers
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
If your business is introducing new technology, processing sensitive data at scale, or undertaking any activity that presents a high risk to data subjects, a DPIA may be legally required. Our GDPR solicitors guide you through the process, ensuring the assessment is properly documented and defensible. Businesses handling regulatory compliance obligations more broadly will often find a DPIA sits alongside wider compliance requirements.
- DPIA scoping and methodology
- Risk identification and mitigation advice
- ICO consultation support where required
Data Breach Response and ICO Notification
When a data breach occurs, the clock starts immediately. UK GDPR requires organisations to notify the ICO within 72 hours in most cases. Our team provides rapid response support, helping you assess the breach, determine notification obligations, and manage communications with regulators and affected individuals.
- Breach assessment and severity analysis
- ICO notification drafting and submission
- Individual notification advice
- Post-breach remediation and risk reduction
Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs)
Responding to DSARs correctly and within the one-month statutory deadline is an area where many businesses struggle. We assist with reviewing, redacting, and responding to DSARs in a way that meets legal obligations without disclosing more than required. Our GDPR solicitors can also advise on refusing or extending requests where legitimate grounds exist.
- DSAR review and response drafting
- Exemption and redaction advice
- Process design for high-volume DSAR management
Employee Data and Workplace Privacy
Employers hold significant volumes of personal data about their staff, from recruitment records to payroll information and disciplinary files. Our GDPR solicitors advise on lawful processing of employee data, staff monitoring policies, and background screening compliance, working alongside our employment law team where issues overlap. This joined-up approach is particularly valuable for businesses undergoing restructuring or handling sensitive HR matters.
- Employee data processing policies
- Monitoring and surveillance compliance
- Background check and screening advice
- Handling employee DSARs
ICO Enforcement and Regulatory Investigations
If your business is the subject of an ICO investigation or enforcement action, experienced legal representation is essential. We advise on responding to ICO inquiries, challenging provisional decisions, and negotiating outcomes that protect your business interests. Our wider dispute resolution expertise means we are well placed to support contentious data protection matters.
- ICO investigation response
- Representations against enforcement notices
- Penalty notice challenges
- Regulatory negotiation and settlement
Why Choose Gurve Legal
We Act for Controllers and Processors
Many firms advise only one side of the data relationship. Gurve Legal acts for both data controllers and data processors, giving us a clear understanding of how obligations and risks are allocated across the supply chain. This means more practical, commercially grounded advice for your business, whether you are collecting data directly or processing it on behalf of others.
Commercial Advice Built for SMEs
Large firms often apply enterprise-level solutions to SME compliance challenges, producing documentation that is disproportionate to the risk. Our GDPR solicitors work with growing businesses and owner-managed companies to build compliance frameworks that are proportionate, manageable, and genuinely useful in day-to-day operations.
Integrated Employment and Commercial Law Expertise
Data protection rarely sits in isolation. Employee data issues connect directly to HR and employment law. Technology contracts raise data processing questions. Business acquisitions require data due diligence. Gurve Legal’s breadth across employment, commercial, and corporate law means you receive joined-up advice rather than fragmented input from separate specialists.
Rapid Response When It Matters Most
Data breaches and ICO investigations are not situations where you can afford to wait. Our team is available to provide fast, practical guidance when urgent data protection issues arise. We focus on the actions that matter most in the immediate term, helping you meet regulatory deadlines and protect your business reputation without delay.
Speak to Our GDPR Solicitors Today
If your business needs help with UK GDPR compliance, a data breach response, or protection against ICO enforcement action, Gurve Legal is here to help. We provide clear, practical legal advice that is proportionate to your business and focused on outcomes that matter.
Call us: +44 207 566 1188
Email us: info@gurvelegal.com