David Glen
11KBWDavid is a very good technical lawyer who is able to apply the law and offer pragmatic advice, very conscious of the client's needs and objectives.
Data protection
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.
Julianne Kerr Morrison
Monckton Chambers
Rupert Paines
11KBW
Suzanne Rab
Matrix Chambers
Hannah Ready
11KBWHannah is very knowledgeable about the subject, hard-working, and has a very impressive attention to detail.
Zac Sammour
11KBWZac Sammour has rapidly developed a first-rate reputation in data protection law. He combines technical expertise with clear commercial judgment and provides clients with advice that is both sophisticated and practical. A standout junior who is going from strength to strength.
Gayatri Sarathy
Blackstone ChambersHer drafting quality is exemplary and her advice is sound and practical.
Ben Silverstone
Matrix Chambers
Jacob Turner
Fountain Court ChambersJacob is exceptionally bright and brings encyclopedic knowledge of data protection law, regulation, and litigation to his work.
Romana Canneti
4 King's Bench Walk
Michael Deacon
1 Crown Office RowMichael is a thorough and forensic barrister who understands this complex area of law.
Heather Emmerson
11KBWI have consistently found Heather to be an excellent asset to our enforcement actions. I would not hesitate to instruct her again.
John Goss
5 Essex ChambersJohn is exceptionally knowledgeable in data protection law and misuse of private information matters.
Nikolaus Grubeck
Monckton Chambers
Clara Hamer
5RBShe is bright, hard-working, has good judgment, and is very thorough. For me, it is the fact that she spots good points quickly and checks things carefully.
Ian Helme
Matrix Chambers
Mark Henderson
Doughty Street Chambers
Raphael Hogarth
11KBW
Laura Elizabeth John
Monckton ChambersLaura is incredibly capable and dependable, with significant experience in data protection and FOI matters before the courts and tribunals, including some of the most complex data protection cases.
Stephen Kosmin
11KBWUnparalleled for data protection work.
Conor McCarthy
Monckton ChambersConor is excellent in both his written and oral advocacy. He has been instructed by us in front of a variety of courts, judges, and tribunals and is adept at flexing his advocacy style as each one requires. He is very good at 'reading the room' and knows when to push points and when to hold back. He has also been very skilled in dealing with tricky litigant-in-person opponents with calm assurance.
Eric Metcalfe
Monckton Chambers
Richard Munden
5RBStrong on his feet and very responsive and user-friendly.
Jonathan Scherbel-Ball
5RB
Jamie Susskind
11KBWA very capable advocate who commands attention in court.
Tom Tabori
39 Essex ChambersTom is very responsive and ready to assist with any question, no matter how large or small.
Jennifer Thelen
39 Essex ChambersJenni is quite simply the most knowledgeable and efficient practitioner in this area of work I know.
Sam Thomas
Serjeants' Inn Chambers
Jack Castle
Henderson ChambersLeo Davidson
11KBWSolid as a rock. Great on data and litigation. Responsive. Super written work. Good on feet.
John Fitzsimons
Cornerstone BarristersJohn is a very personable barrister who manages to bring a breath of fresh air to data protection law. He is very knowledgeable and more than happy to explain the intricacies in the legislation in a manner that makes sense to laypeople.
Sam Fowles
39 Essex Chambers
Ben Gallop
5RB
Zoe Gannon
11KBWZoe has a great understanding of data protection law and practice.
Khatija Hafesji
Monckton ChambersSaara Idelbi
39 Essex ChambersShe is very good with instructions and will always check on time limits for instructions. The quality of her advice is second to none, and she has a very deep understanding of the law. Very approachable.
Mariyam Kamil
Matrix ChambersMariyam is a rising star in data protection, libel, and privacy actions. She has exceptional research skills with an excellent eye for drafting.
Shona Love
Pump Court ChambersVery good at understanding complex matters and understanding both commercial considerations for clients and their overall matters.
Zoe McCallum
Matrix ChambersZoe is extremely bright and has a very strong commercial sense.
Ravi Mehta
Blackstone ChambersExcellent ability to synthesize the legal issues from the client's concerns.
Paul Mertens
Pump Court ChambersA brilliant mind, excellent on paper and authoritative in court. My go-to junior in this area of work - star quality.
Ben Mitchell
11KBWHe is an excellent junior, highly responsive, and provides clear and thoughtful views.
David Mitchell
39 Essex Chambers
Una Morris
Garden Court ChambersUna is incredibly knowledgeable and has been very helpful in guiding the direction of two complex claims with me. She is strategic and really pushes to achieve excellent outcomes. She does not rest on her laurels.
Aaron Moss
5 Essex ChambersHighly analytical with a good grasp of tactics.
Claire Overman
Doughty Street ChambersClaire is a first-rate practitioner. She is very onside but never loses objectivity. Her drafting is persuasive and a model of clarity, and she is growing in assurance as an advocate.
Will Perry
Monckton ChambersA strong performer in data and information law, regularly taking on more senior counsel and beating them.
Mariya Peykova
3PBMariya is able to explain the law in a client-friendly and digestible way, which makes her easy to recommend for issues around data protection.
Frederick Powell
Doughty Street ChambersHe is very bright, has excellent focus and attention to detail, very good analytical skills, and a very good grasp of the law. He takes a robust yet realistic approach to legal arguments, focusing on the strongest points. He is an excellent advocate.
Alex Ustych
5 Essex ChambersAlex is highly skilled and can always be relied upon for precise, actionable advice on complex privacy and data protection matters.
Aidan Wills
Matrix ChambersAidan is a brilliant barrister whom I trust completely. He is very intelligent, quick-thinking, and super hands-on. Clients also love him. His advocacy is elegant and persuasive, and his drafting is also excellent.
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.
Oliver Jackson
11KBWHe has a razor-sharp legal mind and is ready to graft when the time comes.
Lucy Jones
11KBWComes with deep data policy experience, and her knowledge of the area shines through.
Aislinn Kelly-Lyth
Blackstone ChambersAislinn has a sharp mind and is fiercely intelligent. Her knowledge of the law is second to none.
Jenn Lawrence
Monckton ChambersJenn has particular expertise in data matters. She is a safe pair of hands, as well as being a strong advocate.
Anirudh Mandagere
Deka ChambersAnirudh offers clear and strategic advice. He is very approachable.
Gemma McNeil-Walsh
5RB
Hope Williams
5RBHope is an outstanding junior, who is a star not only of the future but here and now. First-quality legal analysis, outstanding drafting, and a genuine pleasure to work with; no wonder she is supremely popular with so many prominent clients and silks. She has all the qualities and attributes to be one of the very best in this area for years to come.