Our Team
We are a challenger law firm that specialises in data protection, artificial intelligence and digital regulatory matters. We advise global clients across all sectors, and have particular expertise in advising disruptive technology clients who are at the cutting edge of the digital frontier. Our advice is always simple, strategic and actionable.
Our Leadership
Vicky Hordern
Exabyte Lawyer
(Partner)
Vicky joined Digiphile in 2025, bringing over 20 years’ experience advising businesses and organisations on commercial technology and data protection matters across a wide range of sectors and jurisdictions.
She has a particular interest in supporting global organisations and data-rich businesses with their approach to data protection and privacy compliance, as well as helping clients navigate emerging digital regulation in a practical and commercially focused way. Vicky regularly advises on complex regulatory change and the implementation of privacy frameworks at scale.
Vicky has been recognised in Legal 500 and Chambers, and has extensive experience teaching data protection and AI regulation at conferences and workshops. She was also part of the advisory team to the Government of Bermuda on the drafting and implementation of the Bermudian Personal Information Protection Act.
Outside of work, Vicky enjoys sport (both playing and watching), trips to the theatre, and settling down with a good novel.
Phil Lee
Zettabyte Lawyer
(Managing Director)
Phil founded Digiphile in 2022. Prior to that, Phil was an equity partner in a leading international law firm, and ranked as a leading individual for data protection advice in the key legal directories.
Phil has 20 years’ experience advising on data protection matters, and has advised a wide range of technology businesses, from early stage through to blue chip, on their data protection compliance. Phil spent a number of years working in Silicon Valley, developing a unique insight into the challenges of running transatlantic privacy programs.
When he’s not at his desk working, Phil can normally be found playing video games involving Batman or Zombies, or watching post-apocalyptic science fiction shows on TV.
Our Team
Natalie Barnfield
Petabyte Lawyer (Of Counsel)
Natalie specialises in all things privacy, AI and digital regulation. She started her legal career in-house but has spent the last 10+ years in private practice, including in a leading international data protection team. Natalie provides pragmatic advice on the full spectrum of data and privacy issues, with particular expertise in social media, adtech and gaming.
When not being mum to her two littles, Natalie enjoys running, pilates, weights, jazz and a glass of wine in front of Netflix.
Marco Piana
Terabyte Lawyer (Senior Associate)
Marco is a dual-qualified English and Italian lawyer, who specialises in advising blue-chip companies on complex, cross-border data protection and digital regulatory issues. Marco began his career in private practice in Italy, subsequently moving to the UK and working in-house for Meta and Salesforce, before joining Digiphile in 2023. Marco is also an accomplished Dungeon Master, expert videogamer and motorbike enthusiast.
Jodie Nevin
Terabyte Lawyer (Senior Associate) and Head of Digiphilanthropy
Jodie is an English-qualified lawyer specialising in privacy, AI, and data regulation. Before joining Digiphile, she was Global General Counsel and DPO at Captify Technologies, where she developed a keen interest in data ethics and children’s digital regulation. Passionate about pro bono and CSR, she also leads Digiphile’s philanthropic efforts.
Outside of work, Jodie loves reading, chasing after her toddler, and fully embracing the seasonal festivities of Autumn and Winter – yes, she’s the first to order a Pumpkin Spiced Latte every September!
Natasha Neale
Terabyte Lawyer (Senior Associate)
Natasha is an English law qualified specialist in data protection and digital regulation, with a particular interest in marketing, adtech and social media. She qualified at a Magic Circle firm in 2016, before working in the leading tech and data protection team of a US firm, and a top-tier media boutique where she built up her data law expertise in the advertising, marketing and interactive media sectors. She joined Digiphile in 2026.
Outside of work, Natasha loves reading to/at her toddler, Barry’s Bootcamp, cooking, manicures and music.
Jessica Morris
Side-Loading Lawyer (Consultant)
Jessica is a dual-qualified English and Irish data protection lawyer, and part-time Consultant for Digiphile. Jessica spent a number of years in private practice, including at A&L Goodbody in Ireland, and also spent a year seconded to Google. Most recently, Jessica worked as Privacy Counsel at TikTok, where she advised the business on all manner of data protection issues arising across the EU and the UK. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys long walks with her dog, swimming and spending time on the beach.
Al Lee
Director of Operations
Al is an award-winning business continuity professional with more than 17 years’ experience in an operational role. With in-depth knowledge of operational resilience, risk management, business continuity and crisis management, Al now uses his insight from working across different industries to run the operations here at Digiphile. Outside of work, Al is passionate about crypto, online gaming and woodwork.
Isabelle Lee
User Experience (HR / Office Manager)
Isabelle is multilingual and has had a varied career to date, starting out in publishing before training as a primary school teacher and is a volunteer helpline listener for a multiple births charity. She currently leads Digiphile’s HR team and fulfils general office management duties. Outside of work, Isabelle is passionate about dressmaking and is rarely seen far from her beloved sewing machine.
Kassi Risk
Senior Accounts and Credit Control Specialist
Kassi brings over 18 years of legal finance experience and deep knowledge of 30+ ebilling systems. She has led ebilling teams at international law firms and successfully passed numerous audits. Outside of work, Kassi enjoys baking cakes, Netflix, walks with her dog Nero, and cat cuddles with Osiris.
International
Expertise
Digiphile’s expansive network of local counsel relationships around the world enables it to help global clients navigate the complexities of cross-border legal challenges.
Our adept handling of international legal matters ensures that, no matter whether your business operates within Europe or beyond, you have access to specialist and nuanced data protection, AI, and digital regulatory legal advice that transcends borders.
If you need specialist international local law advice, we can engage, project manage, and pay local counsel as needed, charging their costs through to you in our billing – saving you the need to engage additional legal vendors.