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Data Protection - London (Bar)

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

The barristers at Blackstone Chambers possess notable data protection and freedom of information law experience, especially in relation to the intersection of data protection, public and human rights law. The barristers are highly sought after by individuals, organisations and government entities for a range of cases heard before the highest courts. Recent highlights include a key role in Wieder v UK. One source notes them as a: "powerhouse at the commercial Bar. They have very strong barristers."

Mat Swallow is Chambers Director.

Strengths

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The clerks are great and really want to help. They are all very helpful and responsive.

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Blackstone has incredibly professional clerks.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ben Jaffey
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Ben Jaffey
1
Band 1

Ben Jaffey KC has a well-regarded practice at the intersection of public and data protection law. He has detailed knowledge of the many controversies surrounding the collection of communications data by government agencies.

He is the best barrister at the Bar across the board. There is no one better.

He is on top of the detail. Ben is very engaging and good to work with. He is very approachable and he is one of the brightest barristers.

Ben is one of the best barristers at the Bar. He is outstanding. He is so smart, funny and astute.

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Gayatri Sarathy
3
Gayatri Sarathy
3
Band 3

Gayatri Sarathy is called upon to offer advice on data protection matters in the public law realm, often challenging central government in data judicial review claims. She is experienced in matters concerning the intelligence services' data practices, along with issues arising from COVID-19 contact tracing.

Gayatri is excellent. She is extremely clever, her drafting is very good, and she is well considered in her advice and strategically aware. Her work is always top-notch.

Gayatri is so clever. She is really intelligent and easy to bounce ideas off.

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James Eadie
3
James Eadie
3
Band 3

James Eadie KC appears for the government in its most significant and high-profile matters in the role of Treasury Devil, and enjoys a position of great renown as an advocate of the highest order. His work in information law includes defending the compatibility of ministerial decisions with data protection and freedom of information legislation. Eadie has handled a number of landmark cases in the field.

James is well regarded as a top silk.

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Kate Gallafent
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Kate Gallafent
3
Band 3

Kate Gallafent KC is well placed to advise a range of clients on the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts and breaches thereof.

She is a brilliant advocate.

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Jason Pobjoy
Jason Pobjoy
New Silks

Jason Pobjoy KC has an impressive data protection practice that sees him acting for a wide range of clients including individuals, government departments and public entities. He has experience acting at various levels of court, including the First-tier and Upper Tribunals and also before the ICO in matters related to freedom of information requests and issues under the Data Protection Act 2018.

Jason is an intellectual force to be reckoned with. His expertise is broad, and he picks up on detail incredibly quickly. He also understands the client's ways of working perfectly.

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Ranked Barristers at
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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Data Protection
Ben Jaffey KC
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Ben Jaffey KC
1
Band 1
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James Eadie KC
3
James Eadie KC
3
Band 3
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Kate Gallafent KC
3
Kate Gallafent KC
3
Band 3
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Jason Pobjoy KC
Jason Pobjoy KC
New Silks
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Juniors

London (Bar)

Data Protection
Gayatri Sarathy
3
Gayatri Sarathy
3
Band 3
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