Business Legal Services

Data Protection & Privacy Law

We proactively manage your data compliance, so you can focus on running and growing your business

Our experienced data protection solicitors make it easier for businesses to stay compliant, secure, and focused on growth. We take the complexity out of data protection and privacy law, giving you clear, practical advice that protects your business and your customers.

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We take you into account

Your business, your goals, our legal support

We understand that data protection isn’t one-size-fits-all – and it shouldn’t hold your business back. Whether you’re a startup or a scaling company managing complex data flows, we tailor our legal support to your goals and risk profile. Our advice is clear, practical, and designed to fit how you work – so you can stay compliant and stay focused on growth.

Clear, jargon-free advice

We turn complex legal requirements into plain-English guidance you can act on – whether you’re updating policies, responding to breaches, or managing subject access requests.

Flexible and transparent support

From ad hoc advice to outsourced DPO services, we provide the right level of support with clear pricing and no surprises.

Legal advice built built around your business

By understanding your operations and goals, we deliver legal solutions that reduce risk, support compliance, and build trust with your stakeholders and customers.

Your trusted partner in navigating data protection complexities

How our data protection solicitors can help

We help data controllers and data processors stay ahead of evolving data laws with tailored, practical advice. From start-ups to multinationals across fintech, SaaS, healthcare, retail and education, we make compliance clear and workable – whether you need quick answers, strategic input or breach support.

Data Protection Regulations

We guide you through UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018, the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations (PECR) 2003, and upcoming changes like the Data Use and Access Act (DUAA) 2025, ensuring your data handling, security measures, and business practices meet legal requirements.

 

ICO registration, enforcement response and data governance

We support ICO registration, enforcement response, and strong internal data governance. If you don’t have in-house resource, we can provide you with in-house DPO support – or we can act as your registered DPO through our outsourced DPO service, taking responsibility for your compliance as your business grows. 

 

Privacy policies, cookie notices & internal procedures

We review or draft privacy and cookie notices, and design internal policies to meet compliance requirements and reduce risk. We also help assess and document your lawful bases for processing, including completing Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs) where appropriate.

Risk management & readiness

We identify and address vulnerabilities with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Data Protection Health Check audits, and cyber security guidance – keeping you one step ahead.

 

Subject Access Requests & Data Subject Rights

We manage Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and other rights request, ensuring accurate, timely responses and efficient handling processes.

Data breach management & incident response

We help you prepare for and respond to data breaches by developing robust a data breach and incident management plan, and supporting you with ICO notifications, investigations, and recovery. 

 

Supplier due diligence & data-sharing agreements

We can carry out supplier due diligence and draft or review data-sharing agreements to ensure responsibilities are clear and risk is managed.

Digital platforms, marketing, & international data flows

We advise on compliant use of digital platforms, cross-border data flows, and consent management.

Employee data handling, recruitment & training

We support compliant employee data handling, from recruitment to exit, and deliver GDPR training programmes tailored to your team’s needs.

 


Finding the right legal partner

Why work with Harper James

Choose a legal partner you can trust: we’ll help protect your goals, your business and your people so you can move forward with confidence and focus on growing your business.

Affordable, transparent and predictable pricing

Affordable, transparent and predictable pricing

Clear itemised invoices, subscription plans with up to 50% discount, and fixed fee products help you plan and manage legal spend – with no nasty surprises.

Proven track record and measurable results

Proven track record and measurable results

We’ve supported over 6,500 businesses since 2014, with an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot and a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 60+ from monthly client surveys.

Straight-talking, responsive advice

Straight-talking, responsive advice

We’re here to make things easier, not add complexity. That means fast response times, practical expert legal advice delivered in plain English, and dedicated client service and account management support.

Risk and compliance assured

Risk and compliance assured

We’re an SRA regulated firm, but more importantly, we build quality, data, and compliance best practice into everything we do.

Appointing a legal partner is a big decision. That’s why we’re open about our values, culture and model, so you can see what makes us tick. And because a productive partnership starts with understanding, we always begin with a conversation – listening to your goals, pressures and plans, then tailoring our support to fit.


Meet our team

Why choose our data protection solicitors?

We don’t just know the law – we apply it in ways that make compliance manageable and growth-friendly. From plain-English advice to practical implementation strategies, we help you navigate complexity without slowing you down. Many of our solicitors have held in-house roles, giving them real-world commercial understanding.

We maintain strong relationships with regulators like the ICO and stay ahead of evolving regulations.

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TESTIMONIALS

What our clients say

We help you stay focused by taking care of the legal detail – offering tailored support so you can focus on running your business.

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Harper James solicitors don’t speak in the legalese which I have heard too many times from other solicitors and which is totally unhelpful. What I’m after is focused, considered advice about the specific situations that I face. By which I mean, do you think this is a good idea? Their response might be ‘Yes’ or ‘No’. One word is often all I’m looking for! My solicitor gives a view and I really value that.
Tom Davenport MD & Co-Founder, Alvius
Choosing Harper James was one of the best choices we made as a start-up. The firm has provided invaluable advice and insight throughout the early stages of our business.
Leigh Purnell CEO, Petalite
The extend service we get from Harper James allows us to combine their expertise with that of our own in-house counsel. It means we can get quick and trustworthy legal advice from specialists in every legal area, as and when we need it. There are no hidden extras and the service we have received has always demonstrated an awareness of our fast-moving commercial requirements.
Amelia Guilfoyle Head of legal, Zoopla
What attracted me to Harper James was the pricing model they have in place. It means we get access to top legal professionals at prices we can afford. In our most recent funding round, the support we received was vital.
Mikhil Raja CEO, SonicJobs
Harper James have become a vital part of our business. We get quality advice from experienced solicitors at prices that other firms do not appear to be able to match.
Veejay Lingiah CEO, Flash Sticks
My colleagues and I have found them to be adept at dealing with the variety of challenges facing early stage companies. They are a trusted source for sound, sensible advice and practical deal management.
Jill Shaw CEO, Anvil Semiconductors
The value for money and the service is 1st class and professional.
Jason Cannon CEO and Co-Founder, Figures UK Accountancy
Harper James has been invaluable. They drafted the relevant agreements and gave us sound legal advice in an area that we did not have prior experience in. As a start-up, having advice and feedback from an organisation that specialises in early-stage enterprises was instrumental in us having the confidence to push forward with our product
Dean Bryan Co-Founder, Yyoma
David Sant has been informative and reassuring as we in C-me Colour profiling work through the data protection analysis for the business model and the implications for our data protection processes and GDPR documentation.
Sue Wilsher Company Secretary, Colour Preferences
Harper James Solicitors provides excellent value for money and helps to cover gaps in specialist areas of legal practice. Using an outside legal provider enables us, as a business, to better manage our internal resources, the volume of work we have and to deal with our level of overall risk. I would undoubtedly recommend them to others.
Robert Cowling General Counsel, FleetCor
Having the Extend plan with Harper James gives us constant access to leading legal experts across the areas of law we need to keep growing our business. I’m convinced no one delivers better service or beatable value.
Paul Hutton CEO, Cranfield Aerospace Solutions
I spoke to an expert who brought a new perspective on an old problem and added value. For the price and for a general solicitor's grade advice, it is excellent.
Tom Robins CEO, Switchee
Very easy to work with, explain complex information in a clear and accessible manner. Spent the extra time to research and confirm all options and was very clear about the costs and confirmed before any commitment.
Martin Farrington Director of Information Technology, The Future Laboratory
Lillian is really helpful and clear in her communications. Her advice is pragmatic and she works in a timely manner, as well as having an approachable nature.
Janna Bates Head of HR, easyfundraising
Ease of use, a familiar legal team supporting my business who understand my business, and provide value for money.
Daniel Lawrence CEO, Bots For That Ltd
The lawyers are friendly, approachable and knowledgeable, and their response times are excellent. We are quite an unusual business, and they were keen to understand the business and took the time to get to know us and ask all the right questions.
Joanna Parkington CEO, Epical Global
Commercial Partner, Rob Cobley, helped us do the necessary due diligence and guided us on which online age verification solution offered us the best legal protection. We needed to eliminate any reputational risk and wanted a ‘gold-standard’ solution that set us apart from any competitors. Getting it right with all the 'belts and braces' gave us comfort because there are several different providers who achieve age verification in different ways. Navigating and implementing the solution was made possible with Rob’s help.
Raj Batra Founder, Diistil
Getting in touch with a law firm with diverse expertise for a gap analysis is vital - there are often areas requiring legal input that you might not anticipate. The solicitors at Harper James have taken the time to understand our business model and create specific contracts that have helped us unlock partnerships with large groups
Dr Charles Carslake Co-founder and CEO, Vet Vision AI
Excellent service and level of advice gives me confidence that the issues we face are being dealt with correctly. The advice is balanced and offers practical guidance and solutions to the issues at hand.
Patrick Stanley Head of Assurance, Vehicle Movement Exchange UK Ltd
Harper James solicitors don’t speak in the legalese which I have heard too many times from other solicitors and which is totally unhelpful. What I’m after is focused, considered advice about the specific situations that I face. By which I mean, do you think this is a good idea? Their response might be ‘Yes’ or ‘No’. One word is often all I’m looking for! My solicitor gives a view and I really value that.
Tom Davenport MD & Co-Founder, Alvius
Choosing Harper James was one of the best choices we made as a start-up. The firm has provided invaluable advice and insight throughout the early stages of our business.
Leigh Purnell CEO, Petalite
The extend service we get from Harper James allows us to combine their expertise with that of our own in-house counsel. It means we can get quick and trustworthy legal advice from specialists in every legal area, as and when we need it. There are no hidden extras and the service we have received has always demonstrated an awareness of our fast-moving commercial requirements.
Amelia Guilfoyle Head of legal, Zoopla
What attracted me to Harper James was the pricing model they have in place. It means we get access to top legal professionals at prices we can afford. In our most recent funding round, the support we received was vital.
Mikhil Raja CEO, SonicJobs
Harper James have become a vital part of our business. We get quality advice from experienced solicitors at prices that other firms do not appear to be able to match.
Veejay Lingiah CEO, Flash Sticks
My colleagues and I have found them to be adept at dealing with the variety of challenges facing early stage companies. They are a trusted source for sound, sensible advice and practical deal management.
Jill Shaw CEO, Anvil Semiconductors
The value for money and the service is 1st class and professional.
Jason Cannon CEO and Co-Founder, Figures UK Accountancy
Harper James has been invaluable. They drafted the relevant agreements and gave us sound legal advice in an area that we did not have prior experience in. As a start-up, having advice and feedback from an organisation that specialises in early-stage enterprises was instrumental in us having the confidence to push forward with our product
Dean Bryan Co-Founder, Yyoma
David Sant has been informative and reassuring as we in C-me Colour profiling work through the data protection analysis for the business model and the implications for our data protection processes and GDPR documentation.
Sue Wilsher Company Secretary, Colour Preferences
Harper James Solicitors provides excellent value for money and helps to cover gaps in specialist areas of legal practice. Using an outside legal provider enables us, as a business, to better manage our internal resources, the volume of work we have and to deal with our level of overall risk. I would undoubtedly recommend them to others.
Robert Cowling General Counsel, FleetCor
Having the Extend plan with Harper James gives us constant access to leading legal experts across the areas of law we need to keep growing our business. I’m convinced no one delivers better service or beatable value.
Paul Hutton CEO, Cranfield Aerospace Solutions
I spoke to an expert who brought a new perspective on an old problem and added value. For the price and for a general solicitor's grade advice, it is excellent.
Tom Robins CEO, Switchee
Very easy to work with, explain complex information in a clear and accessible manner. Spent the extra time to research and confirm all options and was very clear about the costs and confirmed before any commitment.
Martin Farrington Director of Information Technology, The Future Laboratory
Lillian is really helpful and clear in her communications. Her advice is pragmatic and she works in a timely manner, as well as having an approachable nature.
Janna Bates Head of HR, easyfundraising
Ease of use, a familiar legal team supporting my business who understand my business, and provide value for money.
Daniel Lawrence CEO, Bots For That Ltd
The lawyers are friendly, approachable and knowledgeable, and their response times are excellent. We are quite an unusual business, and they were keen to understand the business and took the time to get to know us and ask all the right questions.
Joanna Parkington CEO, Epical Global
Commercial Partner, Rob Cobley, helped us do the necessary due diligence and guided us on which online age verification solution offered us the best legal protection. We needed to eliminate any reputational risk and wanted a ‘gold-standard’ solution that set us apart from any competitors. Getting it right with all the 'belts and braces' gave us comfort because there are several different providers who achieve age verification in different ways. Navigating and implementing the solution was made possible with Rob’s help.
Raj Batra Founder, Diistil
Getting in touch with a law firm with diverse expertise for a gap analysis is vital - there are often areas requiring legal input that you might not anticipate. The solicitors at Harper James have taken the time to understand our business model and create specific contracts that have helped us unlock partnerships with large groups
Dr Charles Carslake Co-founder and CEO, Vet Vision AI
Excellent service and level of advice gives me confidence that the issues we face are being dealt with correctly. The advice is balanced and offers practical guidance and solutions to the issues at hand.
Patrick Stanley Head of Assurance, Vehicle Movement Exchange UK Ltd

Pricing and service plans

Legal support designed
to fit your business needs

Our three transparent service plans are designed to give you the widest possible access to high-quality legal advice, whatever the size and nature of your business:

Engage

Flexible access to senior solicitors at highly competitive rates

An alternative to our subscription plans, offering access to full service legal expertise on a project-by-project basis.

Extend

Comprehensive legal partnership for established businesses

Fully account managed and scalable annual subscription plan with support from a curated team of partners and senior solicitors, with up to 36% discount on our Standard Rates.



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Our commercial lawyers are based in or close to major cities across the UK, providing expert legal advice to clients both locally and nationally.

We mainly work remotely, so we can work with you wherever you are. But we can arrange face-to-face meeting at our offices or a location of your choosing.

Head Office

Floor 5, Cavendish House, 39-41 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, B2 5PP
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