Adam Rose is a highly experienced lawyer specializing in data protection, information technology, and digital law. With a distinguished career spanning top-tier international law firms, Adam offers clients unparalleled expertise in navigating the complex legal landscape of the digital age. His proven track record includes advising major corporations and organizations on critical matters ranging from data privacy compliance to complex IT agreements and commercial disputes.
Key Experience
Adam Rose possesses extensive experience advising clients on a wide array of complex legal issues. His key experience includes:
- Mergers and Acquisitions: Adam advised The Intertain Group Limited on the proposed acquisition of the Jackpotjoy site and a business partnership with Gamesys Limited, demonstrating his capability in handling significant transactions within the online gaming sector.
- IT Services Agreements: He advised JO Hambro on an IT services agreement concerning a mobile billing platform utilized by major telecommunications companies such as DoCoMo, Bouygues, Movistar, and Orange. This highlights his expertise in negotiating and structuring complex technology agreements for international clients.
- Commercial Dispute Resolution: Adam acted for diamond company Pluczenik in a High Court commercial agency dispute with diamond dealer Nagel, showcasing his litigation skills and ability to represent clients effectively in high-value disputes.
- Data Protection and Subject Access Requests: Adam represented an investor involved in a business featured on a reality television program. He strategically utilized subject access requests to obtain crucial information from the TV production company, which proved instrumental in resolving a shareholder dispute favorably for his client through successful settlement.
- Freedom of Information and NGO Scrutiny: He acted for individuals connected with an investment seeking personal data from a campaigning NGO. This involved testing the boundaries of the ‘journalism exemption’ under data protection law. The Information Commissioner ultimately ruled in favor of the NGO, recognizing their activities as ‘campaigning journalism’ and thus exempt from certain data disclosure obligations.
- Data Protection in Property Development: Adam advised a major property developer on data protection implications related to the use of loyalty cards and mobile tracing technologies within a mixed-use town center development, demonstrating his forward-thinking approach to data privacy in innovative contexts.
- Navigating HMRC Data Requests: He advised a taxpayer concerning Data Protection and Freedom of Information Act requests made to HMRC, challenging HMRC’s interpretation of ‘personal data’ and various exemptions under relevant legislation. This illustrates his deep understanding of data protection law in the context of government agencies.
- Charity Law and Data Protection Investigations: Adam represented a leading charity during an investigation by the Information Commissioner into charity practices related to cold calling and data list selling, showcasing his expertise in handling sensitive data protection matters within the charity sector.
- Multi-Jurisdictional Data Protection Compliance: He represented a major online gaming business on its multi-jurisdictional data protection compliance obligations, addressing the complexities of handling personal data within the framework of the Data Protection Act, gambling regulations, and historical player terms.
- Data Licensing in the Medical Sector: Adam advised a publisher in the medical sector on the permissible use of sensitive personal data and anonymized/aggregated data licensed from a public sector data provider, demonstrating his specialist knowledge in data protection within the healthcare and publishing industries.
- IT Contracts in Betting and Gaming: He has advised various betting and gaming companies on their IT contracts, highlighting his sector-specific expertise in the gaming and gambling industry.
- Freedom of Information and Environmental Information for Property Developers: Adam has advised various property developers on freedom of information and environmental information issues when dealing with planning authorities across the UK, demonstrating his broad understanding of information law beyond data protection.
Articles and Publications
Adam Rose is a thought leader in his field, contributing to key publications and providing expert analysis on emerging legal issues. His publications include:
- The implications for data protection, cybersecurity and privacy lawyers of the Digital Economy Act 2017: LexisNexis, 2017. This publication demonstrates his timely analysis of significant legislative changes impacting the digital landscape.
- Caldicott’s concerns: DeepMind and the Royal Free London: Digital Health Legal, 2017. This article reflects his engagement with cutting-edge issues at the intersection of technology and healthcare.
- ICO issues an Undertaking but no fine following its investigation into Royal Free/DeepMind deal: Digital Health Legal, 2017. This piece showcases his insightful commentary on regulatory actions and data privacy in the health sector.
- Data Protection Day: Is regulation a price worth paying?: Data IQ, 2017. This publication demonstrates his broader perspective on the value and impact of data protection regulations.
Career History
Adam Rose’s career progression reflects his growing expertise and leadership in the legal profession:
- Partner, Mishcon de Reya LLP
- Partner, Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP
- Solicitor, Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP
- Articled Clerk, Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP
Education:
- Open University, Certificate of Higher Education
- LSE, LLM (IP and IT Law)
- College of Law, Law Society Finals Examination
- Manchester University, BA (Hons) Accounting and Law
Adam Rose Lawyer combines deep legal knowledge with practical experience to provide clients with strategic and effective advice in the ever-evolving digital world. His career history and publications underscore his commitment to excellence and thought leadership in data protection, IT, and digital law.
