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Clara Hamer
Position
Defamation and Malicious Falsehood; Privacy and Confidence; Data Protection and Information Law; Media and Entertainment Law; Reporting the Courts and Contempt; Harassment and Blackmail; Human Rights; Pre-Publication Advice; and General Common Law
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Defamation and privacy
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 1Clara Hamer –5RB ‘Clara’s research and analysis, of both fact and law is very thorough. Her oral advocacy is fearless and determined. She is the best defence barrister at her level of call in this area of the law.’
London Bar > Data protection
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Clara Hamer – 5RB ‘Clara has impressively good knowledge of data protection law and grapples with the difficult issues with ease. She combines confidence with a calm and understanding manner, which makes her a good choice for cases involving sensitive matters.’
The team at 5RB stands out for its established expertise in handling, among other areas of data protection law, regulatory issues, ICO investigations and FOIA requests and appeals. Aidan Eardley KC is very experienced in appearing for and against media companies in data protection matters, and is equally strong in representing government departments in high-profile mandates. Among the junior end of chambers, the ‘excellent all-rounder‘ Clara Hamer is singled out for her expertise in advising on complex litigation and major data breach matters. Jonathan Scherbel-Ball is ‘tenacious, diligent, and strategic‘, and Kate Wilson is well versed in both claimant and defendant work, with particular strength in advising public authorities on data protection and privacy claims.