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 | 8 min read | 05.19.25
Earlier this month the National Cyber Security Centre (“NCSC”) hosted CYBERUK, the UK government’s flagship cybersecurity event. On 7 May the NCSC launched their report “Impact of AI on cyber threat from now to 2027” (“Report”), whilst the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (“DSIT”) published a new voluntary Software Security Code of Practice, (“Code”). Cybersecurity and AI are under the spotlight in the UK. Eyes are also on the recently unveiled US/UK trade agreement and the possibility of a further transatlantic tech-focused agreement to cement prior Technology and Data Partnership discussions to create a US/UK “digital bridge.”
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 | 8 min read | 05.19.25
Earlier this month the National Cyber Security Centre (“NCSC”) hosted CYBERUK, the UK government’s flagship cybersecurity event. On 7 May the NCSC launched their report “Impact of AI on cyber threat from now to 2027” (“Report”), whilst the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (“DSIT”) published a new voluntary Software Security Code of Practice, (“Code”). Cybersecurity and AI are under the spotlight in the UK. Eyes are also on the recently unveiled US/UK trade agreement and the possibility of a further transatlantic tech-focused agreement to cement prior Technology and Data Partnership discussions to create a US/UK “digital bridge.”
Clare's Insights
Client Alert | 8 min read | 05.19.25
Earlier this month the National Cyber Security Centre (“NCSC”) hosted CYBERUK, the UK government’s flagship cybersecurity event. On 7 May the NCSC launched their report “Impact of AI on cyber threat from now to 2027” (“Report”), whilst the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (“DSIT”) published a new voluntary Software Security Code of Practice, (“Code”). Cybersecurity and AI are under the spotlight in the UK. Eyes are also on the recently unveiled US/UK trade agreement and the possibility of a further transatlantic tech-focused agreement to cement prior Technology and Data Partnership discussions to create a US/UK “digital bridge.”
