Blog Post 09.17.25
Responsive and diligent, pragmatic and a genuine expert in his field.
Steven Farmer leads the firm’s UK and EU Technology and Trade Regulatory teams. He is also global co-chair of the firm’s Privacy, Data Protection & Cybersecurity team.
Steven advises clients looking to launch or expand in the UK/EU, whilst navigating complex legal issues. His client relationships encompass a range of sectors, including technology, financial services, energy, manufacturing, aviation, education and defence.
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He regularly advises on regulatory compliance in the pre- and post-incident environments, often dealing with government/regulator investigations and audits. On the trade regulatory side, his areas of expertise include export controls, economic and trade sanctions, foreign direct investment, anti-money laundering, product launches and supply chain issues. On the technology regulatory side, he has been recognized as one of the world’s leading “40 under 40” data privacy lawyers, advising on a range of privacy and cybersecurity strategies and policies. He also advises on issues related to the latest technological developments, such as artificial intelligence (leading the firm’s UK and EU AI Task Force). Steven also has experience in advising on technology and e-commerce related transactions and the monetization and protection of IP rights.
Steven is recognized by some of the leading legal directories and publications for his work, including Legal 500 (“Next Generation Partner”), Chambers, Best Lawyers, Who’s Who Legal: Data, Global Data Review and World Export Control Review.
Professional Highlights
- Recognized by The Legal 500 UK for TMT (2022 – 2025); Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity (2022 – 2025), and Trade (2025).
- Recognized by Best Lawyers as one of the “Best Lawyers in the UK.”
- Recognized by Global Data Review as one of the world’s 40 leading data lawyers under 40.
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- Recognized as a leading data lawyer by Who’s Who Legal: Data.
- Recognized by World Export Control Review as drawing on “in-depth knowledge of Trade measures” and having a “nuanced understanding of related political, policy and diplomatic content.”
- Often quoted in the press (e.g., recently quoted in Politico, The Sunday Times, the Wall Street Journal, City AM and on the BBC).
- Has authored numerous articles appearing in trade and legal press.
Education
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Queen Mary College, University of London, 2012
Certificate, Trade Mark Law and PracticeUniversity of Bristol, 2008
Diploma, Intellectual Property Law and PracticeNottingham Law School, 2004
Diploma, Legal PracticeThe University of Manchester, 2002
LL.B. (Hons)
Admissions
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England and Wales