London – Global law firm K&L Gates welcomes Sarah Pearce as a partner in its Corporate practice. She joins the firm’s London office from Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP.

Pearce is an experienced cyber, privacy, and data security lawyer focused on regulatory compliance, incident response, and AI governance. She advises multinational organizations on global data privacy regimes (including, in particular, those in the UK and the EU), cyber security risks and incident response, regulatory investigations, and data governance. She assists clients in identifying and managing risks associated with data privacy and security and has extensive experience supporting data strategies and compliance programs, including international data transfers, marketing-related requirements, and risk management associated with the collection and use of data.

Pearce has managed multiple high-profile international security incidents and counsels clients on incident preparedness, as well as regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings. She has deep familiarity with the EU digital regulatory frameworks such as NIS2, DORA, the Cyber Resilience Act and the AI Act, and advises on privacy and data security considerations in complex commercial and technology agreements, including in the context of corporate transactions.

“Sarah’s arrival reflects the strategic expansion of our London office and growing client demand in the UK and across Europe for sophisticated advice on data, technology, and regulatory risk,” said Paul Callegari, managing partner of K&L Gates’ London office. “London is a key hub for our corporate, tech, and regulatory practices, and Sarah’s experience advising on complex, cross-border data and cybersecurity matters will further strengthen our offering to clients in this market.”

Adam Tejeda, leader of K&L Gates’ global Corporate practice, commented: “Sarah brings a highly relevant combination of corporate, privacy, and cybersecurity experience at a time when data risk is a core consideration in transactions and ongoing business operations. Her experience advising on privacy and data security issues in complex commercial arrangements and M&A strengthens our global Corporate practice and enhances our ability to support clients navigating regulatory change and technology-driven growth.”

Pearce’s arrival follows other strategic hires to the firm’s London office over the past two years, including Asset Management and Investment Funds partner Marianna Tothova and Finance partners Gareth McCarter and Sonya Van de Graaff.

K&L Gates’ Corporate practice is one of the most substantial in the legal industry, with hundreds of lawyers assisting clients in the structuring, financing, and completion of domestic, international, and cross-border transactions. The group serves as counsel to a broad array of Global 500, Fortune 100, FTSE 100 corporations, privately held and venture-backed companies, partnerships, private equity firms, other investment funds, management groups, and entrepreneurs, helping to earn K&L Gates the distinction of Corporate “Law Firm of the Year” in the 2024 and 2022 editions of Best Law Firms®.