Data Protection
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 4
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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: "They have counsel who can advise on multiple areas in very complex, cutting edge, legal territory."
Sheraton Doyle and Peter Campbelllead the clerking for data protection law.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks always communicate clearly and quickly to all queries and ensure cases are progressed effectively."
"The clerking team is very responsive."
"Oscar Redif and other clerks are very helpful and responsive."
"The clerks always communicate clearly and quickly to all queries and ensure cases are progressed effectively."
"The clerking team is very responsive."
"Oscar Redif and other clerks are very helpful and responsive."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Jennifer is calm and reassuring. She is sharp-witted, quick-thinking and has an in-depth knowledge of information law and the Tribunal procedures. She provides timely advice and drafting."
"Jennifer is able to turn around the cases quickly and is great to work with."
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.
"He is excellent in both data protection & public law. He is very clear in his analysis."
"He is a very experienced and persuasive advocate."
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.
"He has fantastic breadth around defamation, privacy, employment and public law."
"David is easy to work with and provides helpful advice."