Data protection

Leading Juniors
Rising stars

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

‘Robin is one of the very top data protection juniors. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law in this area. He is an excellent draftsman, producing first class written arguments which are clear concise and compelling.’

Christopher Knight

11KBW

‘Methodical, strategic and encyclopaedic. The perfect counsel for any case when he is on your side. Always makes a case harder when he is against you.’

Julianne Kerr Morrison

Monckton Chambers

‘Julianne is very, very knowledgeable on data breach matters.’

‘Hannah is an outstanding data protection junior. She is totally on top of her game; knowledgeable, sensible and hard working. Her written work is always on point and well written.’

Ben Silverstone

Matrix Chambers

‘Ben is highly intelligent and skilled barrister who can always be relied on for accurate and precise advice on complex issues. In addition to his professional skills, he has a pleasant and friendly manner and is calm in the face of difficult strategic problems.’

Julian Blake

11KBW

‘Julian possesses a range of individual strengths and qualities that make them stand out in his field. He is an exceptional advocate, highly persuasive and articulate. He presents complex legal arguments clearly and precisely, with clarity and precision.’

Heather Emmerson

11KBW

‘Heather is approachable and incredibly knowledgeable in the field of data protection. Her involvement on a case instils confidence and she can be trusted to provide an honest assessment of the evidence, providing helpful guidance as to next steps.’

‘Very hard working, with an eye for detail. She is a fearless advocate.’

‘Stephen is a very strong advocate. He is forceful and forensic without ever ceasing to be courteous. His thoroughness and attention to detail is a particular strength, allied with excellent judgement about what the key points are in proceedings.’

Eric Metcalfe

Monckton Chambers

‘Eric is a pleasure to work with. He is an excellent advocate – robust and persuasive, whilst always ensuring that the pertinent points are at the forefront of his arguments. He has a great knowledge of data protection law and his written advice is clear and instructive.’

Zac Sammour

11KBW

‘Zac is an impressive advocate – he clear and persuasive and knows what points to run. He is also exceptional on paper and has very good judgment.’

Gayatri Sarathy

Blackstone Chambers

Jonathan Scherbel-Ball

5RB

‘Jonathan is a tenacious and committed barrister who works tirelessly for his clients. Extremely knowledgeable on data protection and defamation, he is clearly one of the leading senior juniors in these fields.’

Jamie Susskind

11KBW

Jacob Turner

Fountain Court Chambers

Jacob is one of the leading barristers in the area of artificial intelligence – he is a true expert in this emerging and important field. He has excellent client skills.‘

Leo Davidson

11KBW

‘Leo is very thorough, easy to work with and is a huge support to our team on a difficult matter, he is forceful and considered in making his submissions. ’

John Fitzsimons

Cornerstone Barristers

John has a gift of being able to communicate advice on complex law and procedure in a clear and user-friendly manner which is of great value both to solicitors and clients.'

Sam Fowles

39 Essex Chambers

Attention to detail. Grasp of subject matter. Good client skills.‘

John Goss

5 Essex Chambers

developing practitioner in information rights, with a particular focus on national security and defence matters.’

Ben Hamer

5RB

Ben is very bright. He has an impressive work ethic. He is brilliant under pressure and a great team player.’

Ian Helme

Matrix Chambers

Mark Henderson

Doughty Street Chambers

‘Ben is a very thoughtful, clever and rigorous barrister.’

Aaron Moss

5 Essex Chambers

'Reassuring in-depth knowledge of data protection issues and police practices and procedures. Analytical but pragmatic. Industrious and reliable.'

Claire Overman

Doughty Street Chambers

Claire is an exceptionally bright barrister who is capable of handling a range of complex cases; she has very sound judgment and is able to provide sensible, pragmatic advice where necessary. She is good on her feet and an accomplished advocate.’

Will Perry

Monckton Chambers

‘Will is a very strong data protection and information lawyer, who is an efficient and effective junior but well capable of holding his own against much more senior practitioners.’

‘Jennifer is calm and reassuring. She is sharp-witted and quick-thinking and has an in-depth knowledge of information law and the tribunal procedures. She is an excellent advocate and her advice and drafting is thorough and pragmatic.’

Alex Ustych

5 Essex Chambers

‘Alex is an outstanding data practitioner who is terrifyingly clever and always on top of his brief. He never fails to identify the winning points and is considered an expert cross-examiner. He is allways able to win over the judge with his impressive advocacy.’

Aidan Wills

Matrix Chambers

Aidan is particularly effective in understanding the political context of an instruction and the needs of his clients for insightful advice. He is able to process and work through huge amounts of complex information.’

Rising stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.