Docherty, Calum

Calum Docherty

Associate

calum.docherty@lw.com
    Docherty, Calum

    Calum Docherty

    Associate

    calum.docherty@lw.com
    "Excellent technical expertise and strong commercial awareness. He is a trusted, dedicated and reliable adviser."

    Chambers UK 2024

    "Great communication and drafting skills."

    Chambers UK 2024

    "A highly commercial lawyer and he understands the art of winning a deal."

    Chambers UK 2023

    Associate to Watch – Data Protection & Information Law

    Chambers UK 2024

    "Calum Docherty is always very responsive and puts in the additional effort to understand our business and how we approach data protection issues."

    Chambers UK 2023

    "He is a very practical lawyer…showing the right balance between ensuring protection of the client and getting the deal done."

    The Legal 500 UK 2023

    "He is one of the most dedicated professionals I have worked with and is willing to go the extra mile to help you when needed."

    Chambers UK 2022

    Profile

    Calum Docherty is an associate in the London office of Latham & Watkins and a member of the Data & Technology Transactions Practice.

    Mr. Docherty’s practice covers data protection and information law, cybersecurity, outsourcing, and commercial contracts. He advises clients on a range of digital technology issues including international data transfers, cloud computing, online advertising, e-commerce, telecommunications, and regulatory compliance and response in relation to data breach and cybersecurity issues.

    Prior to joining Latham, Mr. Docherty spent two years working on Google’s public affairs team in Mountain View, California, and Singapore.

    Experience

    Mr. Docherty’s experience includes:

    • Advising multinational clients on compliance with data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity laws in Europe, the UK, and the rest of the world
    • Advising digital technology and financial services clients on compliance with consumer protection, e-commerce, and data protection regulations
    • Advising on global data breach requirements and response
    • Designing and implementing strategic global data protection compliance programs 
    • Advising on data protection and cybersecurity diligence in M&A and capital markets transactions
    • Managing and coordinating global regulatory response in relation to data breach and cybersecurity issues
    • Providing training to clients on data protection issues

    Qualifications

    Bar Qualification

    • California
    • England and Wales (Solicitor)

    Education

    • Master of Law, University of Cambridge, 2014
    • Legal Practice Course, BPP Law School, 2012
    • Graduate Diploma in Law, City University of London, 2011
    • BA in Government, Harvard University, 2007

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