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39 Essex Chambers

Data Protection

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39 Essex Chambers

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Data Protection - London (Bar)

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

39 Essex Chambers can boast an impressive record of involvement in widely discussed data protection cases. Members of the set have experience acting in matters relating to GDPR, DPA and freedom of information arising from a range of areas including national security and education. The set's noted information law capabilities extend to information governed by the Environmental Information Regulation, making it a popular choice for a broad range of cases in the area. One interviewee notes: "The barristers have a wide range of abilities and skill sets across a wide variety of legal disputes."

Sheraton Doyle and Peter Campbell lead the clerking for data protection law.

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Strengths

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  • The clerking is excellent.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jennifer Thelen
    Jennifer Thelen

    Jennifer Thelen

    Jennifer Thelen has significant experience in data protection law. She is regularly engaged by government entities to tackle issues under the Freedom of Information Act, as well as advising clients on more novel matters such as the use of artificial intelligence. Thelen is a member of the Attorney General's A Panel of Counsel.

    • She is a good advocate.

      Data Protection respondentUK Bar
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  • Rory Dunlop
    Rory Dunlop

    Rory Dunlop

    Having been a long-serving member of the Attorney General's FOIA Panel, Rory Dunlop KC has extensive experience representing public authorities in the context of First-tier and Upper Tribunal appeals to ICO decisions. His impressive command of information law not only includes all aspects of FOI but also sees him advise on cases governed by the EIR.

    • Roy is excellent. He is very organised. He is an extremely clear advocate.

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  • David Mitchell
    David Mitchell

    David Mitchell

    David Mitchell is instructed by public bodies in relation to contractual disputes and breaches under GDPR and the Data Protection Act. He also has noteworthy strengths in information law matters and can advise on appeals under the Freedom of Information Act.

    • David is very good. He can see the bigger picture and drill down on the detail.

      Data Protection respondentUK Bar

    • He is a very safe pair of hands. Clients love him as he is very user-friendly.

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  • Tom Tabori
    Tom Tabori

    Tom Tabori

    Tom Tabori has noteworthy experience acting for government departments in FOIA appeals. He is also instructed in cases concerning misuse of private information and data breaches.

    • He is very good.

      Data Protection respondentUK Bar

    • Tom is a very clever and brilliant young junior.

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  • Sam Fowles
    Sam Fowles

    Sam Fowles

    Sam Fowles is recommended for his expertise in information law matters. He represents both claimants and defendants in the Upper Tribunal in complex freedom of information appeals and requests.

    • Sam is very smart and creative. He will think of things that others haven't addressed.

      Data Protection respondentUK Bar
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