JP Buckley joins from DWF, where he was a Partner. JP has a particular focus on complex, commodity and crisis data protection, AI and cyber work.

He has considerable cross-sector experience across a wide range of information law work including data protection, DSARs (data subject access requests) and other rights requests, cyber, AI, e-commerce, direct marketing and freedom of information. He also brings a wealth of experience in IT outsourcing, which overlaps with his data privacy practice.

JP’s specialisms include Data Protection Officer (DPO) services, data protection compliance reviews, process creation and consultancy, and dealing with Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) investigations and data breach management and reporting.

Lewis Silkin’s Manchester office has grown rapidly since being set up with an initial team of four in 2022. Today the team numbers 47 colleagues, including eight Partners working across data, employment, corporate and commercial.

JP Buckley, Partner at Lewis Silkin, commented:

“There is enormous potential to establish a leading data practice for businesses across the North West, in the context of a thriving economy and growing use of AI in Manchester and the wider region. Lewis Silkin is well known for its expertise in data, cyber and AI and I’m delighted to be joining the team. I look forward to contributing to the firm’s continued success.”

Richard Miskella, Joint Managing Partner at Lewis Silkin, added:

"We are thrilled to welcome JP to Lewis Silkin. His appointment as our first data Partner in Manchester is a significant milestone for the office and reflects our commitment to growing our capabilities in the region. JP's deep expertise in data protection, AI and cyber work will be a tremendous asset to our clients and further strengthens our market-leading data practice. Manchester continues to be a key part of our growth strategy, and JP's arrival underscores the exciting momentum we are building there."