Data risks are rising, yet full-time privacy hires are expensive and poorly aligned to cyclical workloads.

Our subscription-based model gives those responsible for data privacy specialist, and on demand, bench strength – from ad hoc peak-period support to a fully outsourced DPO service.

Seamlessly outsource some or all of your global data compliance needs to Shoosmiths’ leading Privacy & Data team, flexing capacity without the cost or rigidity of maintaining in-house resources.

Support is centralised, acting as a single point of contact across all jurisdictions, enabling rapid response to risk events and the implementation of best practices. This proactive approach to data governance helps protect enterprise value. Clients also benefit from our award-winning Audit-Fix-Sustain model, with the option to amortise up to £/$50k of remedial privacy support, subject to conditions.

Our role is to be an extension of your international team, to understand your business and to protect your company from privacy risk in any geography you select.

Companies using our DPO service benefit from seamless integration with existing business operations and gain comprehensive insight into global data protection risks. Our flexible model supports a wide range of businesses

Acquisitive & PE-backed firms: Audit-fix-sustain approach uplifts new acquisitions, enabling scale and synergy.

Lean compliance teams: Fractional support flexes with workload, avoiding costly permanent hires.

High-growth companies: Scalable governance keeps pace with expansion, avoiding costly clean-up.

Regulated financial services: Supports FCA readiness with proportionate, auditable compliance.

Global businesses: Delivers a global triage without local hires, maintaining agility.

Interim needs: Bridges gaps and covers absences with deployable, expert support.