Nigel Miller

Experience

Nigel Miller is a founding partner of Fox Williams LLP and serves as a lead partner in the firm’s technology and data protection group. He is a partner in Fox Williams' technology team and specializes in technology and business contracts, helping clients navigate GDPR and privacy law requirements. This combination of practice areas positions him at the intersection of commercial dealmaking and privacy compliance, with a focus on practical, business-friendly contract drafting that aligns with regulatory expectations.

He also heads the firm’s Israel Desk and works with a broad, multinational client base that includes professional and financial services firms, fintechs, technology vendors, start-ups, and entrepreneurs. His role as a founding partner and his leadership within the technology and data protection group emphasize his central position in Fox Williams’ technology and data privacy offering.

Nigel’s practice covers business contracts and technology agreements (including software development, licensing, cloud and SaaS), data protection and privacy, intellectual property, and online compliance. He emphasizes clear, practical guidance and the drafting of accessible contracts designed to support his clients’ commercial goals, rather than merely satisfying regulatory checklists. He is recognized for helping organizations implement governance around data handling, cross-border transfers, data security, and privacy policies in a way that supports business operations.

Among his notable engagements, Nigel has advised more than 15 UK and US law firms on GDPR compliance in relation to their London offices. He has acted for Canadian tech company Audienceview on UK SaaS licences and GDPR compliance, and advised US tech group Connexity, Inc (the Shopzilla, Bizrate and Hitwise brands) on UK tech and data matters. He has supported Volaris Group Inc. with data protection aspects of an acquisition (the Nokia Video product business), advised Plexus Holdings plc on licensing for wellhead exploration technology to TechnipFMC, and counseled Yapily Ltd on licensing its Open Banking API platform. He also advised on the tech and data aspects of the sale of Adam Phones Limited to Radius Payment Solutions Limited, and acted for the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) in relation to GDPR compliance.

Nigel’s experience extends beyond individual transactions to broader governance and regulatory engagement. He is a Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) and heads Fox Williams’ Israel Desk, reflecting his interest in cross-border data matters. He is regularly invited to speak at international conferences on technology and data law, underscoring his role as a thought leader in this field.

In addition to his client work, Nigel is widely recognized for his leadership within the privacy and technology community. He is a Fellow and former Chair of the UK Society for Computers & Law (SCL), a past President of the International Federation of Computer Law Associations (IFCLA), and a member of the US iTechLaw Association. He has been described as a leading figure in technology law, and his work in data protection and privacy continues to shape practice standards for technology and data professionals.

Nigel’s professional profile also highlights his capability as a speaker and educator in the technology and data privacy space, sharing insights on GDPR compliance, cross-border data transfers, and online regulatory developments with audiences around the world.

Education and professional credentials complement his experience, providing a strong foundation for advising complex, cross-border technology and data projects.

Specialty

Nigel Miller’s practice centers on data protection and privacy, with a deep emphasis on GDPR compliance, privacy policies, data processing agreements, and cross-border data transfers. He also concentrates on technology and business contracts, including software development, licensing, cloud and SaaS arrangements, and related online regulatory considerations. His work spans data security, data processing due diligence, and policies governing data retention and incident response.

In addition to privacy-focused advisory work, Nigel handles intellectual property aspects of technology transactions (licensing, acquisition or disposal of IPR) and online regulatory compliance for digital platforms and services. His practice also covers cookies and e-privacy, direct marketing, and governance around data usage in AI and emerging tech contexts.

Industries and client types he serves include global professional and financial services firms, fintechs, technology vendors, start-ups, and online businesses, with many clients based in the US, Canada, and Israel. He also leads Fox Williams’ Israel Desk to coordinate cross-border data and technology matters for these clients.

Nigel’s work frequently involves advising on technology contracts and data protection issues within large-scale commercial transactions, cross-border collaborations, and vendor arrangements, as well as handling privacy and compliance matters in the fintech, software, and e-commerce sectors.

Education

• Rugby School
• The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
• Manchester University (LLB Hons)
• College of Law, Chester

Education details are drawn from the firm’s publicly available lawyer profile, which lists these institutions as part of Nigel Miller’s formal legal training and education background.

Achievements and Recognition

• Who’s Who Legal: Data 2023 feature for Nigel Miller, highlighting him among leading data privacy practitioners. ([foxwilliams.com](https://www.foxwilliams.com/wp-content/uploads/legal-team-pdfs/nigel-miller.pdf))
• Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) credential, awarded by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) in 2017. ([foxwilliams.com](https://www.foxwilliams.com/2017/03/03/nigel-miller-awarded-certified-information-privacy-professional-europe-credential-from-international-association-of-privacy-professionals/?utm_source=openai))
• Ranked in Lexology’s Thought Leaders data-privacy listing (Lexology Index) as a Thought Leader and a Recommended Lawyer in Data & Information Technology. ([lexology.com](https://www.lexology.com/wwl/report/thought-leaders-data/rankings?r=1938889&tab=lawyer&utm_source=openai))
• Fellow and former Chair of the UK Society for Computers & Law (SCL), and former President of the International Federation of Computer Law Associations (IFCLA), reflecting sustained leadership within the computer law and privacy communities. ([foxwilliams.com](https://www.foxwilliams.com/wp-content/uploads/legal-team-pdfs/nigel-miller.pdf))
• Head of Fox Williams’ Israel Desk, reinforcing his role in coordinating cross-border technology and data privacy matters for international clients. ([foxwilliams.com](https://www.foxwilliams.com/profile/nigel-miller/))
• Acted for the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) in relation to GDPR compliance, illustrating involvement in high-profile privacy engagements. ([foxwilliams.com](https://www.foxwilliams.com/wp-content/uploads/legal-team-pdfs/nigel-miller.pdf))