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.

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Testimonials

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'Antony Braeger is excellent. He is easy to deal with and very responsive.'
'Andrew Love is a very good operator.'
'Georgina Gills is professional, friendly and responsible.'
'5RB is really impressive when it comes to data protection.'
'From top to bottom, you always receive the best.'
'The set as a whole is strong in data protection law with a great array of experienced barristers at various levels who can be called upon.'
'Excellent, prompt and fantastic service.'
'Very responsive and a pleasure to deal with.'

Silks

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.

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‘A silk of legendary status. Clients are very impressed by him and want him on their side.'

2

Adam Speker KC

5RB

‘An excellent strategist: he reads cases and court rooms brilliantly.’

2022 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.

Aidan Eardley KC

5RB

‘A very technical, detailed and thoughtful silk.'

Juniors

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.

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Clara 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.'

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Jonathan Scherbel-Ball

5RB

‘He is exceptionally bright and is always thinking ten steps ahead.'

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Kate Wilson

5RB

'A junior who is considered in her advice.'

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Jacob Dean

5RB

'An assured advocate who knows the law inside out.'