Mark Gleeson

Partner, Squire Patton Boggs (UK) LLP

Mark is a partner in the international law firm Squire Patton Boggs specialising in data protection, privacy and freedom of information.

Mark has considerable experience of advising leading private and public sector organisations, both nationally and internationally, on information law. He advises on both a compliance and strategic basis.

He has advised on and managed a large number of multi-jurisdictional data projects.

He has particular expertise in advising on the exploitation and monetisation of information including the use of data including behavioural and location information. He has advised on a number of cutting edge data analytics projects including loyalty schemes, mobile payments, video analytics and telematics.

He has acted on behalf of clients under investigation by regulators, law enforcement and industry bodies in relation to data protection compliance. He has pursued and defended civil matters in tribunals and before the courts.

Mark also advises the private sector organisations and individuals on how to protect their information subject to freedom of information laws. He has successfully used the same legislation to gain access to valuable public information for commercial and litigation purposes.