Partner, Head of Data privacy & cybersecurity
Gareth is a partner at TLT, head of London, and head of Data Privacy and Cybersecurity.
He provides commercially strategic advice to a range of clients across the private and public sectors, with the core to much of his work being a focus on technology projects. He specialises in data protection, privacy and information law matters, having advised in this area throughout his career. Gareth acts as external Data Protection Officer for a number of clients.
Gareth advises on business process and IT outsourcing projects, digital transformation projects, software development and sales, cloud solutions, collaborative R&D projects and all aspects of public procurement processes and commercial contracts. His practice also extends to media and entertainment clients. Gareth is regularly instructed to advise on cybersecurity and cyber breach issues.
Gareth is a member of the Society for Computers and Law and the Procurement Lawyers Association.
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
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Digital
Financial Services
Government & public services
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Data privacy & cybersecurity
Technology & Communications
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) lawyers
Artificial Intelligence
Insights & events
FCA finalises Phase 1 SM&CR reforms: what firms need to do now
PRA publishes Phase 1 SM&CR reforms: What firms need to know now
FCA puts inactive appointed representatives under the microscope
SFO publishes business plan for 2025-26: Geared for the future
FCA sets expectations for stronger outcome‑focused governance in Year 3 Consumer Duty board reporting
Why work-related stress is a health and safety issue
FCA's guidance on targeted support in consumer segment design: considerations for firms
The Bank of England and PRA set out plans for safe AI innovation: What firms need to know
The FCA highlights the due diligence risks for firms when dealing with unregulated lenders
FCA regulatory priorities 2026: Cross-sector themes and what they mean for firms
UK Government strengthens AML and crypto controls through the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026
UK Supreme Court confirms broad reach of Russia sanctions and suspends payment obligations under letters of credit
Local Government Lawyer: A return to Regional Police Authorities?
FCA turns to AI to fight fraud: What the Palantir contract means for financial regulation
FCA publishes consumer understanding good practice and areas for improvement
PRA, BoE and FCA material third-party reporting requirements
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ESG in Action: Inside the Government Legal Department's social mobility agenda
ESG in Action: Climate resilience in real terms: Breaking sustainability silos with Santander 
ESG in Action: Hospitality and sustainability working together for future successes
ESG in Action: Beyond returns: Inside the world of responsible investment
ESG in Action: Trailblazing with Ablaze: Helping young people succeed
ESG in Action: Power from the panels: Profit with purpose with Eden Sustainable
ESG in Action: Top-down and bottom-up momentum: The next chapter of social mobility with SMBP
ESG in Action: Balancing the basket with the British Retail Consortium
ESG in Action: Banking on biodiversity with Nationwide Building Society
When good tax decisions go wrong: Governance, filing positions and HMRC scrutiny
Biodiversity Net Gain: What’s changing and what it means for you
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Retail Agility: Navigating the AI frontier in retail
Rethinking Hospitality: Embracing Challenges, Unlocking Growth
The Franchise Act in the Netherlands - how will it affect you?
Government and public services legal panel appointments
TLT Named Supplier on Government Legal Panel | TLT
TLT supercharges innovation and tech offering with strategic partner hire
TLT acts for Pollen Street Capital on acquisition of Leonard Curtis
TLT reappointed to the National Legal Services Framework
TLT strengthens public sector infrastructure and future energy offering with two new partners
TLT continues growth of financial services regulatory team with appointment of new partner
TLT assists pioneering clinical-stage diagnostics company on investment
Court of Appeal upholds CMA charge control for blue-light radio network services
TLT welcomes AI and digital transformation expert as partner
TLT acts for Agroberries in the acquisition of BerryWorld group
TLT advises Allied Irish Bank on completion of refinancing investment facility
TLT advises K3 Capital Group on acquisition of HMA Tax Limited
TLT highly commended for Litigation Team of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2024
ESG in Action: Inside the Government Legal Department’s social mobility agenda
ESG in Action: Climate resilience in real terms: Breaking sustainability silos with Santander
ESG in Action: Hospitality and sustainability working together for future successes
ESG in Action: Beyond returns: Inside the world of responsible investment
ESG in Action: Trailblazing with Ablaze: Helping young people succeed
ESG in Action: Power from the panels: Profit with purpose with Eden Sustainable
ESG in Action: Top-down and bottom-up momentum: The next chapter of social mobility with SMBP
ESG in Action: Balancing the basket with the British Retail Consortium
ESG in Action: Banking on biodiversity with Nationwide Building Society
When good tax decisions go wrong: Governance, filing positions and HMRC scrutiny - Webinar
Biodiversity Net Gain: What’s changing and what it means for you
DMCC Act - The next chapter for CMA Consumer Law Enforcement
International Fintech Case Study: Brexit Contract Migration | TLT
TLT oversees an international acquisition of a specialised South West business
Preparing for the Procurement Act 2023 - construction industry focus
Community, connection and collaboration - TLT and Forest Green Rovers FC
Placing sustainability at the heart of learning - TLT and the Ministry of Eco Education
A partnership for sustainable action: TLT and Belmont Estate
BNG - TLT and Belmont Estate talk nature positivity
What does the next generation of our cities look like?
