Julian Milford KC
He is incredibly easy to work with, responsive, and totally across his area of expertise.
11KBW is a highly regarded set in the data protection space. Members of the team routinely appear in high-profile, complex cases on behalf of public authorities and private sector entities. Anya Proops KC regularly appears in large-scale data privacy class actions, and Andrew Sharland KC is a key contact for media organisations, public authorities and individuals. Hannah Ready has extensive expertise in handling data breach cases, and Heather Emmerson has recently advocated in Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) matters. Recent instructions for the group included Proops KC, Emmerson, and 2026 silk appointments Robin Hopkins KC and Christopher Knight KC appearing in Bonne Terre Limited and Another v RTM, a Court of Appeal case addressing the approach to consent under data protection law and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).
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Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Anya Proops KC
There is nothing she doesn't know about data protection law, and what is more effective is how much she clearly enjoys what she does.
Andrew Sharland KC
Andrew is incredibly hardworking; he absorbs enormous amounts of information and has a very wide array of relevant authority at his fingertips.
2026 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
2025 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Tom Cross KC
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.
David Glen
David 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.
Rupert Paines
Hannah Ready
Hannah is very knowledgeable about the subject, hard-working, and has a very impressive attention to detail.
Zac Sammour
Zac is a very impressive senior junior.
Leo Davidson
Solid as a rock. Great on data and litigation. Responsive. Super written work. Good on feet.
Ben Mitchell
He is an excellent junior, highly responsive, and provides clear and thoughtful views.
Zoe Gannon
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.
