Bevan Brittan—Vicki Bowles

Bevan Brittan has announced the hire of new partner Vicki Bowles, who will lead its information law and privacy team.

Vicki, based in Bristol, will play a key role in developing the firm’s offering in a growing area that continues to evolve due to changing UK and EU laws, the tech sector and AI.

A qualified barrister with significant expertise in privacy and information law, including data protection and freedom of information, Vicki joins from her previous role as a partner at law firm VWV.

The former Charity Commission and HM Revenue & Customs lawyer has worked with a wide variety of clients, from start-ups to tech companies, charities, schools and commercial businesses. She specialises in complex and strategic issues, as well as day-to-day compliance matters.

Vicki said: ‘This is an exciting opportunity in a rapidly developing and expanding area of law. I am delighted to join a team which has already got significant experience in this area and I look forward to helping to grow and develop our offering further in the coming months and years.

‘Together, we will develop a full suite of information law services that not only effectively reacts to new developments, but also helps clients identify and successfully navigate key challenges and opportunities which lay ahead.’

Adam Kendall, partner and head of the litigation, advisory & regulatory department at Bevan Brittan, said: ‘Vicki’s experience and track record speak for themselves and she is a hugely valuable addition to the team we have been building in the exciting area of information law.

‘A growing number of private and public sector clients are seeking our advice on such matters, with issues such as AI and tech legislation increasingly coming to the fore of people’s planning. We see this as a specialism where we can add real value for clients and help them succeed as technology and the law around it evolves constantly.’