Partner Barney Reynolds (London-Financial Institutions Advisory & Financial Regulatory) discussed the business-planning considerations around building a data business, moderated by Of Counsel Simon Dodds (London-Financial Institutions Advisory & Financial Regulatory), who was formerly Co-General Counsel at Deutsche Bank. 

Topics included: 

• Business structure, including factors around entity choice and branding 
• Data sourcing and protection, including considerations around cybersecurity and customer expectations
• Regulatory factors to consider, such as regulated data and outsourcing requirements
• Data customer contracts, including how to approach reps/warranties and liabilities/disclaimers 
• Intellectual property considerations, such as copyright, trade secrets and patents 
• Tax considerations, including indirect tax