Turning data protection into your business advantage

In today’s digital age, where data security and privacy are of utmost importance, it’s crucial to navigate the complex world of data protection with confidence. Think of the advantage of having a partner who not only guides you through the intricacies of these laws but also shows you how to use them strategically to your benefit.
Supporting you

Whether you are a startup grappling with GDPR for the first time or an established corporation dealing with cross-border data transfers, having expertise at your disposal can be a significant asset. It’s not just about compliance; it’s about understanding the unique challenges and opportunities that data protection presents for your business.

We can give you personalised advice tailored to your specific needs and objectives, helping you to respond to data protection issues as well as anticipating them. This proactive approach equips you with strategies to stay ahead in a world driven by digital advancements.

Beyond compliance, you can also be supported in implementing robust data protection policies, conducting thorough impact assessments, and ensuring that your data processing activities are in line with legal requirements. This kind of comprehensive support does more than just safeguard your business; it enhances your reputation as a responsible data handler.

Working with us will give you the reassurance that comes from knowing you have a team committed to your data protection needs, helping you turn compliance into a competitive edge for your business.

We can help you with:

  • Data Protection Compliance and Audits.
  • Data Sharing, Transfer and Processing Arrangements.
  • Data Protection Policies and Procedures.
  • Subject Access Requests (SAR / DSAR).
  • Individuals’ data rights.
  • Navigating any data breaches.
  • Help with sharing data to third parties.
We can help you with

In a data-driven world, compliance is essential for protecting your business and maintaining customer trust. Our lawyers can help you with navigating the personal data protection regulations. Our data protection audit services offer a thorough review of your current processes and policies, identifying potential risks and areas for improvement.

We can provide legal advice on data subject access requests (DSARs) and data breaches. We can help you to develop a compliance framework and policies that protect your business and minimise liability while managing regulatory risks.

Managing data sharing, transfer and processing arrangements can be a sensitive process as compliance with data regulations is key. Our data protection lawyers can support you with third-party processors arrangements, transferring data internationally or entering data-sharing agreements.

We also draft and review data processing agreements and safeguards for any international transfers, advising on UK GDPR and data protection rules. With our understanding of complex data protection regulation, we can help you to manage your compliance risks while keeping your business moving.

We work with you to create bespoke policies that align with the UK GDPR assisting your business in its quest for compliance with legal requirements while operating policies that work for you.

Our team helps with policy drafting, privacy notices and procedures for managing data breaches as well as data subject access requests (DSARs), and employee data handling. We handle the complicated elements of policies and procedures so you can focus on keeping your business moving.

Managing Subject Access Requests (SARs), or Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), is an important part of data protection compliance. These requests can be time-consuming, but responding accurately and within the statutory timeframe is crucial to avoiding penalties and managing both trust and potential reputational risks.

We can help advise you on your legal obligations as you handle SAR/DSARs, assisting you determine on your approach to responses to satisfy the required regulations while also giving you pragmatic business advice on how to proceed with responding. We support with identifying the validity of requests as well as advising on whether and on what grounds to redact sensitive information which might otherwise be disclosed in the SAR response, we can also advise you on your communications with requestors.

Managing individuals’ data rights requires both compliance and respect for the data. Otherwise, the consequences can be significant.

Our team have got your back and can help you with advice related to responding to requests for rectification, erasure or restriction of processing. We can guide you on managing individual’s rights under the UK GDPR and other data protection laws, making sure you act accordingly while protecting your business’s interests.

Data breaches can have serious legal, financial, and reputational consequences, making a swift and effective response critical. When something as serious as a data breach occurs, you need an advisor by your side who understands the severity of the situation and knows how to resolve it in a way that mitigates the significant risks.

Our data protection lawyers work alongside you in responding to data breaches, treating your business like our own. We can assist you in determining whether affected parties and regulators ought to be notified of the breach, assisting with associated correspondence, and we can also assist with drafting robust breach response plans and procedures.

Sharing data with third parties is a routine part of many business operations, but it requires careful management to ensure compliance with data protection laws.

We can help you with data sharing agreements, engaging in third-party processors, transferring data internationally, GDPR compliance, implementing safeguards and more.

Your team
Insights
A banner image reading "PROMOTION NEWS!". It features Richard, Emily, Charlotte, Vanessa and Georgia's photos.
Celebrating Success: Promotions Across the Firm

Celebrating Success: Promotions Across the Firm

Read More
sqaure one image fear less do more thumbnail
S6:E9 – What Losing Someone Taught Me About Living | Jill Halfpenny

S6:E9 – What Losing Someone Taught Me About Living | Jill Halfpenny

Read More
shutterstock 2312915147
Streamlined Routes in UK Subsidy Control: From Three to Six in 2026

Streamlined Routes in UK Subsidy Control: From Three to Six in 2026

Read More

The Square One Law team are excellent. They always provide us not only with rapid, detailed and most of all, cost effective guidance but also advice that is very commercial.

Trevor SilverChairman, Landid

We’ve worked with Square One Law across our business from the start. They understand our proposition and can deliver in terms of us achieving quick turnaround times for our customer base, which will promote new benchmarks for the industry.

Stephen PrattHead of Originations, Atom Bank

It is important to have a strong and trusted team of professional advisors. That is why I use Square One Law.

Peter StephensonExecutive Chairman, Able UK

The reason that our partnership has worked is that when you’re building a business you need to work with organisations that will take the time to understand your business, that have all the resource base that you need and that you trust. I think that when you build up a start-up you need to pull on a lot of resources and having an organisation that you can just lift up the phone – you can talk to somebody – and they’ll give you some interim advice on the spot, then that’s great; then you can go through more detail in the process.

Matthew LumsdenCEO, Connected Energy

The Square One Law team played a pivotal role in the launch and growth of North East Times. Their input extended beyond legal matters, offering crucial business advice that spurred our early initiatives. Recently, their support proved invaluable once more. Their guidance was key in securing a new investment, enabling our expansion into digital publishing and bespoke high-level events. Their pragmatic and efficient approach was refreshing and has made a big contribution to the growth of our business.

Pete Mallon and John DunnsNorth East Times

I would not have taken the business anywhere other than with Square One from my previous experiences but you all - without compromise - delivered over and above my expectations. My whole Team commented on a regular basis as to the professional and supportive interaction throughout the project. I cannot thank you all enough and would without question recommend Square One to anyone as my first choice for any legal advice. Great to work alongside and do business with good, kind, committed and professional people with great values.

Gavin DunnFormer owner and director of RH Irving
  • Previous ProjectIntellectual Property