SME Comply is a specialist data protection and compliance consultancy, providing small to medium enterprises (SME's) with a range of essential legal, governance and data protection solutions, as well as consultancy and Data Protection Officer services.

GDPR lead at the largest Local Authority in Europe.Reviewing all data protection policy documentation/guidance/processes and updating to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).Reviewing data sharing/processing agreements with commercial/procurement team and incorporating GDPR compliant contract clauses.Reviewing employee contracts with employment law team/HR and amending terms/clauses to ensure compliance with GDPR. Briefing… Show more GDPR lead at the largest Local Authority in Europe.Reviewing all data protection policy documentation/guidance/processes and updating to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).Reviewing data sharing/processing agreements with commercial/procurement team and incorporating GDPR compliant contract clauses.Reviewing employee contracts with employment law team/HR and amending terms/clauses to ensure compliance with GDPR. Briefing Senior Leadership Team on implementation progress.Working with external auditors and corporate governance team in providing GAP analysis of the Councils’ position in respect of GDPR and implementing recommendations. Show less

Provided support to offer legal advice, details and representation to RCN members in matters relating to regulatory proceedings arising out of the NHS and Independent healthcare sectors.Oversaw proceedings commenced by the Independent Safeguarding Authority under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Scheme, and in appeals before the Care Standards Tribunal (CST).Afforded advice and representation to RCN members in topics including the NHS Alert letter system and Criminal Records… Show more Provided support to offer legal advice, details and representation to RCN members in matters relating to regulatory proceedings arising out of the NHS and Independent healthcare sectors.Oversaw proceedings commenced by the Independent Safeguarding Authority under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Scheme, and in appeals before the Care Standards Tribunal (CST).Afforded advice and representation to RCN members in topics including the NHS Alert letter system and Criminal Records Bureau (CRB).Made a significant contribution to high profile cases including the Mid Staffordshire scandal.Represented members at inquests for high profile cases including subsequent charges of Gross Negligence Manslaughter in Crown Court (including Bawa-Garba case).Delivered legal advice in respect of charges of alleged professional conduct brought by, and before the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), including appeals to the High Court brought by the Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence or by that member. Show less

Performed duties as part of the Regulatory and Investigations Group - ranked number one in the Legal 500 for the Yorkshire and Humberside region for fraud work.Prrepared and litigated own case work from initial investigation/charge through to preparation of trial in the Crown Court, Appeals and confiscation proceedings if instigated.Made a significant and effective contribution during a number of high profile heavyweight cases including the horse racing corruption… Show more Performed duties as part of the Regulatory and Investigations Group - ranked number one in the Legal 500 for the Yorkshire and Humberside region for fraud work.Prrepared and litigated own case work from initial investigation/charge through to preparation of trial in the Crown Court, Appeals and confiscation proceedings if instigated.Made a significant and effective contribution during a number of high profile heavyweight cases including the horse racing corruption case.Successfully represented individuals under investigation by the Serious Fraud Office, Police, Revenue and Customs, Financial Services Authority and the Health and Safety Executive. Show less

Undertook a comprehensive workload in criminal, family and occasional commercial law matters, alongside personal injury and medical negligence matters.Presented cases on behalf of Capita to execute TV Licensing prosecution in the Midlands/North of England.Recognised for achievements, offered the first traineeship for the firm.Successfully completed traineeship to secure a position as a full time solicitor.