Blackstone Chambers' team is well-known for handling a broad range of data protection issues and high-profile Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) cases. Jason Pobjoy KC is very experienced in appearing before the First-Tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal in data protection work, and Gayatri Sarathy's workload includes advising on FOIA matters. Ravi Mehta is a key contact for private individuals and regulators in data protection cases. Aislinn Kelly-Lyth is well-versed in acting for the ICO in mandates.
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