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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Testimonials
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‘A very impressive firm with an established footprint in the information law world but now a stellar media offering. They have genuine cross-over expertise and are able to cover cases involving the full ambit of libel, privacy and data privacy issues.'
‘Alex Keenlyside has already established himself as one of the elite partners in the field. He is loved by clients, has phenomenal strategic judgement and detailed and expert knowledge of the whole spectrum of all the causes of action which lawyers need to understand when advising on media or privacy claims in a modern context.'
- 'Rebecca Kirtley is a hugely impressive associate, with great attention to detail and impressive commercial judgement.'
‘Alex Keenlyside and Victoria Baron have an excellent reputation in this field. They understand the demands of each client and think proactively.'
‘One of the strongest teams of media lawyers practising in London at the moment. Undoubtedly now one of, if not the premier media defendant practice firms in the business.'
‘Alex Keenlyside is one of the shrewdest and capable partners in the business; he is a brilliant tactician and a joy to work with - he immediately puts clients at ease. Vicky Baron is a superstar; she is a brilliant lawyer, great fun to work with and very capable of managing large matters by herself.'
Key clients
- BBC
- Thomson Reuters
- Orbis Business Intelligence Limited
- Meta
- Tripadvisor
- X.com
- ALM
- Thomson Reuters Foundation
- London School of Economics
- Raedas
- Chatham House
Work highlights
Defending the BBC in a libel claim brought by Mohamed Amersi.
Representing Orbis Business Intelligence in striking out a very high-profile data protection claim brought by President Donald Trump.
Advising Google on various defamation, privacy and data protection disputes with various claimants.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Alex Keenlyside; Julian Darrall
Other key lawyers
Victoria Baron; Rebecca Kirtley; Rose Lynch