Data Protection

Anya Proops KC is recognised as a leader in the data protection field. She assumes leading roles in critical disputes in relation to data breaches, subject access requests and the right to be forgotten. Her clients comprise a broad range of internationally active data controller entities.

Christopher Knight lays claim to an impressive track record of acting for or against the Information Commissioner. He is frequently called upon to provide data protection commentary, and is a prolific author and blogger on this and related subjects. He acts for government and regulatory bodies in many of their major clashes with big data companies, as well as advising on consumer actions.

Robin Hopkins is a leading barrister who has unsurpassed experience in data protection and freedom of information instructions, encompassing everything from subject access requests and ICO actions to direct marketing data breaches. He is regarded as a staple presence in this practice area's most precedent-setting litigation.

Timothy Pitt-Payne KC is uniquely experienced in taking on sophisticated and cutting-edge data protection and information law work, representing public sector bodies and private businesses alike. He augments his information law practice with experience in employment and public law generally.

David Glen boasts a strong track record of handling data protection disputes for an array of high-profile clients, including public sector entities, regulators and online service providers. He is well versed in the DPA's use in false information claims and is adept at litigating data protection concerns in a wide variety of courts and tribunals, including the European Court of Human Rights.

Julian Milford KC has solid expertise representing clients in data protection cases and providing guidance on regulatory decisions in relation to the holding and exchange of sensitive documents by the UK government.

Rupert Paines is an in-demand barrister with experience acting unled in data protection cases. His practice takes in many of the larger and more visible disputes in the field, including mass data breach claims and ICO actions.

Zac Sammour is regularly involved in a range of high-profile data protection cases, including those stemming from prominent data breaches and regulatory investigations.

Andrew Sharland KC offers data protection and information law advice to a wide range of clients, from media organisations and other private companies to both central and local government bodies. He demonstrates particularly strong capabilities at the intersection of data protection and public law.

Hannah Ready is a data protection barrister who is in high demand from both claimant and defendant clients in various industries. She has valuable experience of some of the practice area's largest cases.

Heather Emmerson has a significant reputation in the data protection field. Her work in information law most commonly arises in the context of human rights and public access to the reasoning behind decisions of public bodies and government ministers. She acts in civil claims from the First-tier Tribunal to the Supreme Court, and her work has related to such topics as data retention, high-profile data breaches and human rights issues pertaining to the use of biometric data.

Julian Blake exhibits notable data protection and information law expertise, making him a popular choice for companies, the government and the Information Commissioner in enforcement matters. Often appearing unled, he can boast broad capabilities across the field, encompassing data misuse, subject access requests and the right to be forgotten.

Peter Lockley is a barrister gaining strong recognition for his handling of freedom of information and data protection claims for individuals and public bodies, including local government and the ICO.

Raphael Hogarth appears in high-profile freedom of information and data protection matters. He has acted both for and against the Information Commissioner in sensitive enforcement appeals.

Stephen Kosmin regularly acts for and against regulators in large data breach cases. He is also involved in cases considering the evolution of this area of law and its interface with developing technologies, such as facial recognition.

Daniel Isenberg has a particularly strong reputation for acting in data breach claims or those following cyber attacks. He typically defends data controllers, including in proposed group claims.

Harini Iyengar is often instructed by the Information Commissioner in a range of matters including enforcement actions and questions relating to the scope of data protection legislation.

Jamie Susskind acts in sophisticated data protection cases concerning unlawful data professing and data breaches. He has noteworthy expertise advising on issues surrounding emerging technologies, such as facial recognition and AI.

Katherine Taunton is highlighted for her expertise in both litigious and regulatory data protection matters. Additionally, her strength in information law sees her regularly instructed by the Information Commissioner on freedom of information appeals.

Leo Davidson has a growing data protection practice, and is recognised for his expertise in information law issues. He is noted for his strengths in freedom of information appeals.

Michael White's expertise sees him instructed by both major companies and the Information Commissioner on a variety of data and information law issues. He is noted for his experience on matters ranging from data breaches to Freedom of Information appeals.

Ben Mitchell is well regarded for his ability to handle complex data protection and information law cases, such as data breach claims and freedom of information appeals.

Oliver Jackson has noteworthy strengths representing claimants and defendants in Freedom of Information requests and enforcement matters. He regularly appears in the First-tier and Upper Tribunal.

Tom Cross KC represents private media organisations, government and the Information Commissioner, and has had a number of cases heard in the Upper Tribunal and Court of Appeal. He is particularly well versed in handling cases addressing the meaning and operation of statutory language, and is a go-to contact for leading businesses seeking advice on their obligations under the Data Protection Act.