Rebecca is a senior associate in our Public Law and Regulatory team. Rebecca’s broad practice includes judicial review, statutory investigations, inquiries, data protection and freedom of information, cyber security, governance and vires, statutory interpretation, and professional discipline.
Rebecca has a particular interest in data privacy and cyber security, and is certified by the Law Society of Scotland in Data Protection. She provides focused and clear advice on complex data issues, including requests from data subjects and third parties, FOI/EIR requests, requests for review, and complaints and investigations involving the UK ICO or Scottish Information Commissioner. As a key member of the firm’s cyber team, Rebecca has supported clients who have suffered some of the most serious data breaches.
Rebecca has conducted investigations into allegations of serious misconduct, on behalf of a number of professional membership organisations. She also has also assisted these bodies reform their governance arrangements and codes of conduct.
Rebecca has also been involved with some of the most high-profile public inquiries in recent years. She supports clients in providing evidence, and advises on statutory requests or demands for information.
Rebecca is a Council Member of the Law Society of Scotland, representing the interests of solicitors in her constituency of Edinburgh.
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