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Defamation/Privacy - All Circuits

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What the Team is Known For

Doughty Street Chambers is recognised for its wide-ranging expertise in the defamation and privacy field. The set's practice covers libel and malicious falsehood, harassment and breach of confidence claims. One commentator praises the depth of the set, saying: "It is rare not to find someone who can deal with bespoke issues," whilst another praises the barristers as "incredibly supportive". Members bring to bear their strong experience in human rights and international media law, and the set possesses deep knowledge of privacy matters relating to open justice. Particular highlights in the last year include representation of Jimmy Lai, who is detained in Hong Kong and facing trial by the Government of China. The barristers are also sought out to provide pre-publication advice.

Strengths

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I am particularly impressed with the strength and client service focus of the senior clerk, Sian Wilkins.

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Their clerking team is very responsive and have built a great relationship with us.

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The clerks are very friendly and efficient.

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Notable Practitioners

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Caoilfhionn Gallagher
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Caoilfhionn Gallagher
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Band 2

Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC is an esteemed barrister who focuses her practice on the crossover of media law and human rights. Her practice encompasses pre-publication advice, access to documents and contempt of court. She also has notable strength in international media defence.

Caoilfhionn is highly intelligent, very energetic and passionate about cases.

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Jude Bunting
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Jude Bunting
2
Band 2

Jude Bunting KC runs a busy public law practice and is well respected for his knowledge of open justice and reporting restrictions. His experience includes appearances before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

Jude is fantastic, an absolute pleasure to deal with. He always makes time and understands media like no one else.

Jude is utterly brilliant, an absolute go-to person on reporting restrictions.

One of the most approachable members of the Bar, Jude's a superstar. He multitasks like no one I have ever met before.

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Sarah Palin
2
Band 2

Sarah Palin is a well-regarded barrister known for her strong defendant media practice, aided by her former experience in-house at Associated Newspapers. She handles high-profile privacy and defamation cases on behalf of numerous leading titles including the Times, Guardian, Daily Telegraph and Daily Mail.

Sarah is forensic on the detail. Her advice is thorough and trustworthy and her memory is astonishing. She is really excellent and works extremely hard, being super detail-oriented.

Sarah has an encyclopaedic knowledge of matters she is working on. She really gets to grips with detail and is extremely helpful.

She has a very, very strong and deep understanding of media. She is very thorough, assiduous, practical and sensible.

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Claire Overman
3
Band 3

Claire Overman continues to gain increasing recognition for her media practice, representing high-profile individuals and organisations in a range of claims in defamation and privacy. She has experience in the Supreme Court.

Claire has been superb from the get-go. She cuts through all the rubbish and gets to the point. I love her advocacy. She commands her own space and does so fantastically.

Claire is very receptive to listening to clients' objectives.

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Jennifer Robinson
3
Band 3

Jennifer Robinson is particularly active at the interface of media law with equality and human rights. Her practice has an international focus and she is a noted authority on issues of press freedom and privacy in various jurisdictions.

Jennifer understands the constantly changing landscape of the law and provides clear advice.

An extraordinary advocate. Down to earth and extremely attentive to the needs of vulnerable clients.

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Mark Henderson
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Mark Henderson
3
Band 3

Mark Henderson is frequently instructed by high-profile individuals and groups, including trade unions, in high-stakes libel actions. He also has noted expertise in freedom of expression disputes.

Mark produces superb results. His written work is a beauty to read and his advocacy is spot-on. He is not fazed by others and just gets on with the job with the sole aim of doing the best for clients.

Mark is extremely bright and courageous. He is never afraid to take on thorny issues.

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Beth Grossman
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Band 4

Beth Grossman is a talented barrister gaining strong recognition in the defamation and privacy field. She acts for both claimants and defendants in litigation, as well as pre-publication advice and international matters.

Beth is a very impressive junior; both her written work and advocacy skills are strong.

Beth is outstanding. She has interesting work and will go far.

She is incredibly knowledgeable, presents far past her years and is very practical and knowledgeable.

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Caroline Addy
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Band 4

Caroline Addy is an experienced barrister who represents both claimants and defendants in cases concerning libel, privacy, breach of confidence, contempt and freedom of information, as well as human rights law. She has particular expertise in search engine and ISP liability issues.

Caroline is a pleasure to work with and has excellent communication skills with lay clients.

Caroline excels at what she does, with a keen eye for detail, precision and friendliness.

Caroline brings a polished and effective pragmatism to all her work.

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Jonathan Price
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Jonathan Price is a highly regarded barrister with a specialism in cases involving social media and online libel and privacy. He has appeared in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court in cases concerning defamation and data and information law.

He is an exceptional advocate. He's brilliant on all levels

Jonathan has an outstanding sense for detail; he is professionally aware of what is going on in the commercial sector, and he is extremely helpful.

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Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC
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Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC
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Jude Bunting KC
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Jude Bunting KC
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Jonathan Price KC
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Sarah Palin
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Claire Overman
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Jennifer Robinson
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Mark Henderson
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Mark Henderson
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Beth Grossman
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Caroline Addy
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