Eversheds Sutherland continues strategic scale up of its Global Privacy & Cybersecurity practice with further partner hire

A highly regarded data and technology lawyer, Karishma provides strategic advice to clients across an array of sectors, including financial services and automotive.

Her knowledge and experience spans a comprehensive range of privacy and commercial technology matters including product counselling, data ethics, compliance, artificial intelligence, big data, adtech, augmented reality, and complex data sharing arrangements. She also advises on digital transformation, collaborations, outsourcing, and e-commerce arrangements, and IT/data aspects of M&A transactions.

Karishma’s accolades include recommendations by legal industry directories Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. For the past two years, she has been ranked by Legal 500 as a ‘key lawyer’ for Fintech as well as a ‘key lawyer’ for Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity in 2022 and 2025.

Additionally, Chambers and Partners’ latest UK edition notes “her ability to advise on a range of data protection matters and attract[s] a broad client base of high-profile companies”. She was also recognised in the Global Data Review's '40 under 40’ list (2021).

Karishma is a regular speaker on key developments in data ethics and data privacy matters at industry forums including Innovate Finance and the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

She currently serves as Co-Chair of the Privacy and Data Protection Group Committee at the SCL – a leading UK organisation for legal professionals in the technology sector.

Simon Gamlin, Partner and Global Co-Head of Commercial Advisory, Eversheds Sutherland, commented:

“Karishma’s experience in advising across various sectors – many of which are a key focus of ours - on cutting-edge data, product counselling and technology issues aligns perfectly with the needs of our clients, both locally and globally.

“Her appointment builds on our ongoing investment into our wider Commercial Advisory capabilities and underpins our ambition for continued strategic growth in the technology and data space, in particular. We’re thrilled to welcome her on board.”

Paula Barrett, Partner and Co-Lead of Global Cybersecurity and Data Privacy, Eversheds Sutherland, commented:

“Karishma’s arrival marks a significant and exciting step forward, while complementing the fantastic capability we already have in place. She brings deep experience and knowledge in AI and product counselling, and also a rare breadth of competence that spans regulatory, commercial, and technology contracting. As our clients navigate increasingly complex digital landscapes, Karishma’s comprehensive legal repertoire will be instrumental in enabling us to provide a truly holistic commercial offering to our clients, particularly in relation to helping them to develop products and strategies that are both innovative and compliant.”

Karishma Brahmbhatt, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, commented:

“I‘m delighted to join Eversheds Sutherland at such a pivotal time for data and technology law. The firm’s forward-thinking approach and commitment to innovation resonate strongly with my own values. I look forward to working alongside my talented colleagues to help clients navigate the complexities within this space, and building on our reputation as trusted legal advisers.”

Karishma’s appointment follows a number of recent hires to Eversheds Sutherland’s privacy and cyber security capabilities including Partners Maarten Stassen in Benelux and Caroline Lyannaz in Paris. Partner Richard Chudzynski also joined the firm’s consulting and alternative legal and compliance services practice, Konexo, in the Middle East.

Earlier this year, Eversheds Sutherland was recognised in Legal 500’s inaugural global Data Protection category, while also maintaining its global ranking in Chambers and Partners.