K&L Gates Expands Cybersecurity Team with Sarah Pearce in London

• •Sarah Pearce joins K&L Gates as a partner in London, enhancing their cybersecurity practice.
• •Pearce specializes in regulatory compliance, incident response, and AI governance.
• •Her appointment responds to rising client demand for expertise in data and technology risks.

K&L Gates has appointed Sarah Pearce as a partner in its Corporate practice in London, focusing on cybersecurity, privacy, and data security. Pearce, who joins from Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, has extensive experience in regulatory compliance, incident response, and AI governance. Her expertise includes advising multinational organizations on global data privacy regimes and managing high-profile security incidents. Pearce's addition is part of K&L Gates' strategic expansion in response to growing client demand for sophisticated data and technology advice. The firm aims to enhance its capabilities in navigating regulatory changes and technology-driven growth, particularly in the UK and EU markets. This move reflects the increasing importance of data risk management in corporate transactions and ongoing business operations.