Curtis McCluskey is a Counsel in Goodwin’s Technology and Life Sciences group. Curtis has extensive experience advising businesses on all aspects of privacy and cybersecurity. Curtis has built on the broad experience of his previous roles and after almost a decade of experience, Curtis has substantial expertise in all matters related to privacy and cybersecurity in the UK and Europe. In particular, Curtis counsels clients across all industry sectors from emerging to global companies, including businesses with a focus in technology, life sciences, fintech, corporate, and funds.
Curtis manages and guides companies on their global privacy and cybersecurity strategies. In addition, Curtis works with private equity and corporate investors and acquirers and advises on privacy and cybersecurity related issues in the context of investments, mergers and acquisitions. Curtis has also managed and guided companies on their responses to security breaches (from minor to global incidents), including providing guidance and practical support to businesses on their handling of such incidents as well as managing any notifications to authorities and affected individuals.
Given Curtis’ previous inhouse role at the Financial Ombudsman Service and a secondment at a global pharmaceutical company, Curtis has developed a unique, in-depth understanding of the financial and life sciences industry with a particular and unique focus on clients with a core focus in these areas. Curtis’ broad and unique experience enables him to provide practical support and guidance to businesses of all sizes. He provides them with the advice and support required to implement appropriate privacy measures which are tailored to their specific requirements. In particular, Curtis’ experience inhouse means he has a pragmatic approach to solving his client’s problems.
In addition, Curtis has published articles on privacy and cybersecurity for key industry publications such as PDP Journals and Lexology which are widely recognized in this field. Curtis has been a speaker for PDP training sessions on data breach and cybersecurity management. Curtis also leads privacy and cybersecurity discussions on webinars hosted by Goodwin.
