Data Protection

Jonathan Scherbel-Ball's practice runs the gamut of data protection and information law functions, from representation in disputes to regulatory guidance. He acts for public bodies, broadcasters and others in data processing claims and challenges to the activities of journalists brought under the DPA.

Clara Hamer cultivates a strong practice across the spectrum of information law, data protection, media and defamation matters, with a client base comprising high-profile publishers and broadcasters, as well as public sector entities. She brings to bear a valuable affinity for transatlantic and US-based media and information law cases.

Aidan Eardley KC is adept at representing clients ranging from public authorities and government departments to large corporations and data controllers, in information law matters at every level of the courts. He demonstrates a particular flair for cases arising in the media sector, in which he acts for both claimants and defendants.

Greg Callus is a highly regarded barrister who has prior experience of having acted both in-house and as a judicial assistant. His broad practice encompasses topical data protection and privacy concerns such as the right to be forgotten, and sees him advising at every stage from pre-action advice to claims, defences and counterclaims under the DPA. Callus acts for both claimants and defendants, and he counts a number of media broadcasters and publishing houses among his clients.

Kate Wilson is a well-known media specialist barrister who acts in a wide range of privacy and data protection cases. She has a strong following among public sector bodies, whom she advises and represents in relation to data retention, use and breaches, and freedom of information matters.

Ben Hamer is noted for his work in GDPR breach and misuse of private information claims, including before the High Court and Court of Appeal.

Jacob Dean is highly adept at representing either side in Data Protection Act breach of statutory duty cases involving public authorities, and in multi-jurisdictional litigation. His wider experience encompasses the full suite of data protection claims, as well as associated privacy, harassment and defamation issues.