Michelle Shamtally

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T: 07717363144

E: michelle.shamtally@arbor.law

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Now dedicated to data protection and privacy, I have over 20 years’ in house experience, advising businesses on data protection, commercial contracts and consumer legal matters.

I help clients identify risks and relevant areas within the business to address them, communicating complex areas of data protection with clarity and meaningful advice and guidance relevant to their business objectives and compliance obligations.

Prior to joining Arbor I was Senior Legal Counsel, Data in the Data Legal Team at Virgin Media O2. Before this I supported the Virgin Mobile business within Virgin Media Limited and have worked for other leading businesses including BlackBerry, Deloitte and Siemens plc.

Legal Specialties

I am part of Arbor’s Data Privacy practice group, advising clients across a range of sectors including TMT and Financial Services. We help organisations implement appropriate data protection programmes, from policies and processes to building data protection teams.

We cover a wide range of data protection activities including, audits, contract reviews, data sharing and international transfers, marketing compliance, product implementation, HR, data breach and data rights support. We also advise clients on dealings with relevant regulators and data protection authorities.

Related Expertise

Data Protection

 

 

What Clients Say

That I am approachable and calm, pragmatic and solution focused, with a knack for identifying and addressing potential risks. An excellent communicator.

Behind the lawyer

Away from work and parenting teenagers, I love walking, cycling, swimming and netball. The cinema and yoga are staple escapes, alongside a continuing education in good food and wine, with friends and family.

Education

Sheffield Hallam University (LLB Hons)
College of Law Guildford (LPC)
Brunel University (Post Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property)

Languages

English

Professional Associations

The Law Society
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) (CIPP/E)