Lisa Downs Email & Phone Number

I am an English-qualified data protection and commercial lawyer. With over 20 years’ experience of working in both private practice and within in-house legal teams, I bring an all-inclusive perspective to data protection/commercial law and contracting projects, strategic planning and transformative change. I use my industry knowledge, technical breadth and exposure to high-profile projects/assignments to bridge legal gaps, find creative solutions and add value.I build strong and sustainable relationships and effectively resolve conflicting priorities, with an in-depth understanding of data protection/privacy, managed and outsourcing services, cloud, SaaS, e-commerce, adtech, and distributor/reseller arrangements. I am used to managing the expectations of high-profile clients. I am an excellent negotiator. Instinctively collaborative, but also bold and result-driven, I am motivated by finding solutions for my clients and getting things done. I advise both private and private sector organisations, and I have worked in a number of sectors including technology, social media, retail, travel, life sciences, financial, aviation and government.Overall skillset• 20+ years’ experience• Certified International Privacy Professional (CIPP/E and CIPM)• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills• Self-motivated team player who can identify and resolve legal and business issues efficiently, drive projects, and earn the confidence of partners across the business• Can work independently but also part of a diverse and cross-jurisdictional team• Experience of working with matrixed, cross-department and cross-functional teams• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple high-visibility, complex technical projects simultaneously – whilst remaining calm, controlled and resilient• Able to translate a wide variety of principles as well as complex, legal, and technical requirements into actionable solutions for the business• Quick, clear, and concise legal advice• Commercial acumen• Excellent negotiation skills• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Listed skills include Legal Advice, Outsourcing, Privacy Law, Commercial Litigation, and 36 others.