Emma Drake

Emma Drake is a Partner in the Privacy and Data Protection Group at Bird & Bird, an international law firm.13 Here are some key details about her:

Professional Background

• Emma specializes in privacy and data protection law, with a focus on GDPR and UK data protection regulations.3
• She works with a wide variety of organizations, particularly in the life sciences and sports sectors.3
• Prior to becoming a Partner, Emma held the position of Legal Director in Bird & Bird's Privacy and Data Protection Group.1

Expertise

Emma has experience in several areas related to data protection and privacy:

• Helping clients with research exemptions and anonymization
• Assessing compliance of new medical technologies
• Advising on patient support programs
• Handling data processing for pharmaceutical regulations like pharmacovigilance
• Addressing restrictions under the ABPI code1

Recent Promotion

Emma Drake was promoted to Partner at Bird & Bird in May 2024 as part of the firm's annual global promotion round.2 This promotion reflects her expertise and contributions to the Privacy and Data Protection practice at the firm.