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Chris is a Principal Associate specialising in commercial contracts and data protection, based in Liverpool.

Specialising in commercial contracts, data protection, and digital transformation, Chris supports organisations across a wide range of sectors. He helps businesses navigate complex operational and compliance challenges, ensuring that commercial agreements and data privacy frameworks are robust, practical, and aligned with key commercial objectives.

His commercial contract work covers key operational contracts, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), framework arrangements, software procurement, terms and conditions and cross-border SaaS models. Chris regularly drafts, negotiates, and structures customer and supplier agreements to manage liability risks and support ongoing business requirements. He also routinely prepares commercial risk reports and actionable risk assessments to help organisations evaluate contractual exposure during negotiations or operational shifts.

On the privacy and emerging technology side, Chris provides end-to-end data protection advice to manage operational risk across international supply chains and digital products. This includes structuring complex data processing and data sharing agreements, multi-party controller setups, and cross border transfer mechanisms including International Data Transfer Agreements, and Transfer Risk Assessments. He also guides organisations through high-risk Data Protection Impact Assessments, data security incidents, and practical compliance frameworks for adoption of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.

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  • Chris Doherty is an excellent commercial lawyer, providing us with key support in the area of data protection. Swift, pragmatic advice can always be expected from Chris.

    Legal 500, 2025