Leanne Yendell

Leanne Yendell is a Solicitor in the Intellectual Property, Data Protection and Technology team at Stephens Scown LLP, specialising in data protection, privacy and information governance across both public and private sector organisations. Leanne advises a broad range of clients, including public bodies, educational institutions and technology-led organisations, on the practical application of data protection law within increasingly digital and data-driven environments. Her work spans the full lifecycle of data governance, from developing compliance frameworks and drafting key documentation, through to supporting organisations with complex data-sharing arrangements, incident response and regulatory risk management. Alongside her advisory work, Leanne regularly designs and delivers tailored training and presentations, working closely with leadership teams and operational staff to translate complex legal requirements into practical, real-world solutions. She brings a pragmatic and commercially aware approach, helping attendees understand not only what the law requires, but how to implement compliant and proportionate solutions in practice.