Defamation/Privacy

Adrienne Page KC is a leading silk with particular experience acting for claimants in a range of matters relating to defamation, malicious falsehood and harassment. She has led the Bar in the interpretation of the 'serious harm' requirement for claims under the Defamation Act 2013.

Andrew Caldecott KC is a star of the Defamation and Privacy Bar, and he is widely regarded as the leading silk in the area. He has unrivalled Supreme Court experience and is continually instructed in high-profile, precedent-setting cases concerning defamation, privacy and malicious falsehood.

David Sherborne is a stellar defamation specialist barrister who wins unanimous praise from peers for his privacy practice. He remains at the forefront of phone-hacking litigation and continues to receive instructions in landmark libel and privacy cases.

Adam Wolanski KC is a leading defamation barrister who is valued by instructing solicitors for his client management skills and well-honed advocacy style. He acts for and against the major media organisations and newspapers in high-profile cases concerning libel, privacy and reporting restrictions.

Alexandra Marzec has an enviable reputation in the area of libel and privacy litigation. She is particularly proficient in media defence, having acted for newspapers, private investigators and other members of the press in phone hacking claims.

Clara Hamer is a rising talent, with a practice covering all aspects of media and information law. She acts in privacy and defamation matters for national newspapers, publishers and broadcasters.

Godwin Busuttil is a top defamation barrister, offering a raft of expertise in privacy, conspiracy, data protection, online harassment and libel. He acts for both claimants and defendants and has co-authored much of the leading commentary on the practice area, and has appeared in some of the leading defamation and privacy cases of recent years.

Greg Callus has a superb reputation as a barrister with a flourishing data protection and libel practice. He is instructed by both claimants and defendants, and counts high-profile publishers and broadcasters among his clientele.

Jane Phillips is a well-regarded barrister specialising in media litigation. She acts for a number of high-profile celebrity clients and media organisations in sensitive disputes. She also provides pre-publication advice to book publishers and broadcasters.

Jonathan Scherbel-Ball is a defamation and data protection-focused barrister who is well respected for his defence work. His practice is augmented by his previous in-house experience at the BBC. He has a significant Northern Irish practice and regularly represents publishers and broadcasters, government departments, and a range of blue-chip multinational companies.

Justin Rushbrooke KC continues to be in high demand for his strong advocacy skills and understanding of the DPA in the context of defamation and privacy law. He has niche expertise in corporate libel claims and disclosure orders.

Kate Wilson is frequently involved in high-profile libel and privacy claims, with experience in the Supreme Court. She has niche expertise in online issues and claims involving public authorities. She has additional expertise in cases concerning reporting restrictions in the Crown and Family Courts.

William Bennett KC enjoys an established reputation in the fields of defamation and privacy. He generally appears for claimants in high-profile libel claims.

Adam Speker KC is a superb barrister with a broad media practice encompassing all aspects of reputation management, privacy and media defence. He has appeared before the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court and the Privy Council.

Aidan Eardley KC is a barrister with an outstanding reputation for media law matters and a strong track record of acting both for and against the media. He draws praise for his understanding of the DPA and his strong advocacy skills.

Chloe Strong represents clients in defamation, privacy, confidence and copyright claims. She represents both individuals and companies, and frequently provides pre-publication advice to major publishers.

Julian Santos is a highly rated barrister with particular expertise in cases concerning defamation, privacy, data protection, harassment and breach of confidence. He is active in ongoing matters arising out of the phone-hacking scandal.

Richard Munden is an experienced barrister with broad expertise in media matters, including claims involving the DPA and traditional libel matters. He is active in a number of phone-hacking and related privacy claims.

Ben Gallop is an esteemed junior barrister building a strong reputation for defamation and privacy work. His recent practice has focused on defending a number of major newspaper publishers, including the proprietors of the Daily Telegraph, the Mirror and Mail Online, in high-profile libel claims. Before joining the Bar, he worked at the Independent Press Standards Organisation.

David Hirst is a highly lauded defamation and privacy barrister with a niche focus on online matters such as internet harassment, tracing and disclosure orders against ISPs. He also advises corporate entities and media organisations on pre-publication.

Gervase de Wilde focuses on representing newspapers, broadcasters and private individuals in disputes concerning defamation, privacy, harassment and court reporting. His previous experience as a journalist for a national newspaper gives him considerable insight into the sector.

Jonathan Barnes KC is a highly experienced barrister who acts mainly for claimants in actions concerning reputation, including libel and privacy proceedings. He is well regarded for his expertise in data privacy matters and his previous experience as a solicitor practising in the field.

Tom Blackburn SC is held in high regard for his busy defamation practice which has taken in a number of heavyweight libel cases, in both the UK and Australia.

Victoria Jolliffe is an accomplished media law barrister focusing on reputational matters for claimants and defendants. She has niche expertise in Norwich Pharmacal applications, and privacy and harassment injunctions.

Ben Hamer is a strong up-and-coming junior with a practice focused on acting in defamation disputes for both individual claimants, as well as in group actions. He has experience acting in high-profile matters in the High Court and Court of Appeal.

Felicity McMahon enjoys a growing reputation in the area, thanks to her successful work for both claimants and defendants in matters relating to privacy, libel and harassment.

John Stables is a well-versed defamation practitioner who is regularly instructed by high-profile broadcaster and publisher claimants and defendants. His practice is further bolstered by his significant experience in media regulation matters.

Victoria Simon-Shore practises in the area of media law and has expertise spanning libel, online harassment, privacy and breach of confidence. She also provides pre-publication advice to newspaper clients.

Hope Williams is quickly establishing a strong defamation and privacy practice, having appeared in many high-profile cases of recent times.

Lily Walker-Parr is a highly esteemed media law barrister who is notably experienced in claims against the traditional press and those concerning information published on social media.

Luke Browne is impressively experienced acting for claimants and the press in privacy and defamation claims. He has expertise in traditional libel, as well as novel cases bringing in additional areas of law, such as social media-related claims.

Jacob Dean is a premier barrister in the media sector who frequently appears in major cases, both as sole counsel and under the direction of leading silks. He has appeared before the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal on a number of occasions. He has particular expertise in online and cross-jurisdictional matters.