Clare Sellars
Overview
A member of Crowell’s Privacy and Cybersecurity, Intellectual Property, and Advertising and Brand Protection practices, Clare counsels clients on data protection, privacy, electronic communications, digital, IT, AI, intellectual property (IP), advertising, and commercial matters. Clare frequently advises a wide range of clients across various industries and business sectors, including private equity firms and their portfolio companies, IT and digital services providers, manufacturers, financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and charities, among others.
Career & Education
Interim Head of Privacy, Whitbread Group PLC, 2015–2016
- University of Exeter (UK), B.A., combined honors
- College of Law, London
- England and Wales
Clare's Insights
Client Alert | 5 min read | 07.25.25
The Changing Face of UK Defence and Security
On 2 June 2025, the UK Government unveiled its 2025 Strategic Defence Review titled the “Plan for Change for Defence” (the “2025 SDR”), heralding it as the dawn of a new era in British defence and security. Hailed as a landmark by the Prime Minister, the 2025 SDR underscores the urgent need to address daily cyber threats and embrace the rapid evolution of technology that is reshaping the battlefield. It also emphasises both the necessity of and the opportunities that this approach affords to create a new partnership with industry and radically reform procurement, leading to the creation of a “defence dividend” of jobs, wealth and opportunity throughout the UK.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 07.24.25
UK Government's take on ransomware: Insights from the recent consultation
Firm News | 5 min read | 07.01.25
Highly Regarded Patent Team to Join Crowell & Moring in London
Client Alert | 8 min read | 05.19.25
Representative Matters
Data Protection
- Advised an international travel company on implementing a GDPR compliance program.
- Advised a U.S.-based pharmaceutical company on personal data processing and international personal data transfers.
- Advised a national charity on refreshing consents from existing supporters for electronic marketing purposes.
IP, IT, and Data Protection in Corporate Transactions
- Advised a special purpose acquisition company on the data protection aspects of a business combination agreement with a company building connected nursery systems and providing technology and data to parents.
- Advised a portfolio company of a private equity firm on the IP and data protection aspects of its acquisition of a leading designer and manufacturer of luxury speakers, headphones, and audio systems in the automotive and television markets.
- Advised a platform of a U.S.-based private equity firm on the IP, IT, and data protection aspects of the acquisition of a significant stake in a soccer news website.
Stand Alone IP, IT, Marketing, and Commercial Matters
- Advised a provider of certain electronically provided regulatory services on a software development and IT services agreement.
- Advised a national cosmetics manufacturer on various exclusive distribution and licensing arrangements.
- Advised an international charitable organization on a photography agreement and related IP rights issues.
- Advised on various cookies, marketing, and digital advertising issues.
Clare's Insights
Client Alert | 5 min read | 07.25.25
The Changing Face of UK Defence and Security
On 2 June 2025, the UK Government unveiled its 2025 Strategic Defence Review titled the “Plan for Change for Defence” (the “2025 SDR”), heralding it as the dawn of a new era in British defence and security. Hailed as a landmark by the Prime Minister, the 2025 SDR underscores the urgent need to address daily cyber threats and embrace the rapid evolution of technology that is reshaping the battlefield. It also emphasises both the necessity of and the opportunities that this approach affords to create a new partnership with industry and radically reform procurement, leading to the creation of a “defence dividend” of jobs, wealth and opportunity throughout the UK.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 07.24.25
UK Government's take on ransomware: Insights from the recent consultation
Firm News | 5 min read | 07.01.25
Highly Regarded Patent Team to Join Crowell & Moring in London
Client Alert | 8 min read | 05.19.25
Insights
Clare's Insights
Client Alert | 5 min read | 07.25.25
The Changing Face of UK Defence and Security
On 2 June 2025, the UK Government unveiled its 2025 Strategic Defence Review titled the “Plan for Change for Defence” (the “2025 SDR”), heralding it as the dawn of a new era in British defence and security. Hailed as a landmark by the Prime Minister, the 2025 SDR underscores the urgent need to address daily cyber threats and embrace the rapid evolution of technology that is reshaping the battlefield. It also emphasises both the necessity of and the opportunities that this approach affords to create a new partnership with industry and radically reform procurement, leading to the creation of a “defence dividend” of jobs, wealth and opportunity throughout the UK.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 07.24.25
UK Government's take on ransomware: Insights from the recent consultation
Firm News | 5 min read | 07.01.25
Highly Regarded Patent Team to Join Crowell & Moring in London
Client Alert | 8 min read | 05.19.25
