Bristows LLP is frequently instructed by prominent companies and institutions within the technology, media, publishing, corporate intelligence and higher education sectors. The team is adept at handling data protection, defamation, harassment and freedom of information cases. Co-chair Alex Keenlyside is highly experienced in acting on disputes relating to complex privacy, data protection and malicious falsehood issues. Julian Darrall, also co-chair, is an experienced litigator, having recently acted in a number of data, breach of confidence and GDPR disputes. Victoria Baron frequently assists on cross-jurisdictional matters involving the misuse of private information and intermediary liability issues; areas in which Rebecca Kirtley is also knowledgeable. Having recently joined the team from Linklaters LLP, Rose Lynch is engaged in high-profile litigation on behalf of multinational technology and media companies.
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Practice head
Alex Keenlyside; Julian Darrall
Other key lawyers
Victoria Baron; Rebecca Kirtley; Rose Lynch