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11KBW

Defamation/Privacy

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11KBW

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Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

11KBW is a chambers which is well equipped to take on disputes concerning privacy and freedom of information, an area in which the set leverages its longstanding strength in data protection and public law. It has been described as "undoubtedly one of the leading sets for both education law and information law." The barristers act in cases requiring knowledge of the online environment, such as cybersecurity breaches, as well as offering expertise in both UK and European law. The set is also home to barristers who specialise in more traditional defamation law. Practitioners are well versed in representing clients ranging from major news publications and social media companies to high-profile individuals.

Mark Dann is the Senior Clerk.

Strengths

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  • I have had very good experiences with the clerking; they are always very reasonable and collegiate.

    Defamation/Privacy respondentUK Bar

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1David Glen
    Band 1David Glen

    David Glen

    David Glen has an exceptional reputation for his libel and privacy work, and regularly acts as sole counsel as well as alongside leading silks in prominent cases. He represents a range of media organisations, technology companies and individuals in media disputes.

    • He is commercial and excellent with clients.

      Defamation/Privacy respondentUK Bar
    • David is one of the best barristers practising at the media law Bar; he is phenomenally efficient, astute while seeing both the complexity and commercial reality.

      Defamation/Privacy respondentUK Bar
    • David is incredibly knowledgeable, sophisticated and a great leader on cases.

      Defamation/Privacy respondentUK Bar
  • Band 2Anya Proops
    Band 2Anya Proops

    Anya Proops

    Anya Proops KC has an impressive depth of expertise in data protection, media and information law. She is widely viewed as spearheading the move towards the use of the Data Protection Act in the protection of reputation.

    • Anya is a guru when it comes to data privacy litigation, very user-friendly and gets to the point very quickly.

      Defamation/Privacy respondentUK Bar
    • Anya is very impressive in the detail and very knowledgeable about this area and data protection.

      Defamation/Privacy respondentUK Bar
    • A leading expert in privacy claims.

      Defamation/Privacy respondentUK Bar
  • Band 2Hannah Ready
    Band 2Hannah Ready

    Hannah Ready

    Hannah Ready operates an active and well-regarded defamation and privacy-focused practice. She has acted for a range of national media organisations, celebrities and multinational corporations.

    • Hannah is excellent, she is very thorough, detail-oriented and happy to engage in a discussion about a proposed response.

      Defamation/Privacy respondentUK Bar
    • Hannah is outstanding.

      Defamation/Privacy respondentUK Bar
    • Hannah has lots of in-depth knowledge at her fingertips.

      Defamation/Privacy respondentUK Bar
  • Band 4Zac Sammour
    Band 4Zac Sammour

    Zac Sammour

    Zac Sammour is a go-to junior for defamation and privacy matters, particularly those that have a data protection angle.

    • Zac has an excellent grasp of the law across a number of areas; he is an all-round barrister that is commercial and a pleasure to work with.

      Defamation/Privacy respondentUK Bar

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