Meet Clara Westbrook

Professional journey

My career has spanned several senior legal roles at some of the world’s leading brands. For example, I served as Director of Legal and Business Affairs at WarnerMedia. I then took on the role of Senior Corporate Counsel at Burberry. Later, I became Head of Privacy at Arbor Law. In addition, I’ve also served as Senior Counsel for Expedia, Yum! Brands, and Richemont. Early on, I was honoured to win a scholarship from Lincoln’s Inn. As a result, I spent three months at the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg.

In 2015, I founded Westbrook Data Protection Services Limited (WDPS) to deliver expert privacy advice. Since then, I’ve helped clients with audits, tailored training, external DPO support, and commercial contract reviews. As a lawyer, my focus is on GDPR compliance and practical data protection solutions that work in the real world.

I design and deliver data protection workshops for organisations across sectors such as digital, media, e-commerce, luxury retail, hospitality, finance, travel, and aerospace. In these sessions, I break down complex legal rules into clear steps. This approach balances legal rigour with real-world pragmatism, helping businesses protect personal data while achieving their goals. More recently I’ve designed an online e-learning platform for businesses to train their staff on the essentials of data protection. You can find it here.

Key areas of data protection

• Data Protection Compliance: Advising on UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and related regulations.
• Privacy Programme Development: Designing and putting in place global data protection policies and procedures.
• Audits: Conducting DPIAs, LIAs, and other risk assessments.
• Training & Education: I’ve created and delivered interactive online courses and workshops that make complex rules accessible.
• Regulatory Engagement: Guiding clients through regulator interactions and breach management.
• Commercial Contracts: I draft and negotiate data-centric agreements, including data-processing and confidentiality clauses.

Affiliations and recognitions

As a recognised leader in privacy, I hold both CIPP/E and CIPM certifications as a Fellow of Information Privacy. I also serve as a Data Protection Ambassador for the Institute of Directors’ Surrey & Berkshire Branch, where I advise members and contribute to the IoD’s data protection panel.

Pricing

To make expert guidance accessible, I offer competitive pricing that delivers exceptional value. This structure lets you benefit from practical data protection advice and compliance support without compromising on quality. In addition, you gain risk-management solutions tailored to your needs. And finally, I’m transparent about my rates.