Data Protection

Antony White KC is regularly involved in the most high-profile issues of data protection legislation, with a particular affinity for questions relating to internet intermediaries and journalistic exemption. His impressive client base includes a number of leading technology companies grappling with 'right to be forgotten' and adtech data regulation concerns.

Catrin Evans KC is often seen taking a leading role in the definitive cases of the data protection domain, acting for renowned media corporations, online and social media businesses and individual claimants.

Hugh Tomlinson KC lays claim to an impressive history of data protection disputes involving leading online service providers, and advisory work spanning the UK, the USA and Europe. He is well versed in a comprehensive array of reporting restrictions, privacy and defamation functions, with substantial influence in the shaping of key legislation.

Ben Silverstone cultivates a broad practice across several areas, typically handling everything from media, defamation and privacy to data protection, public law and breach of confidence claims. He commands experience as Attorney General's panel counsel, and as an author on subjects such as freedom of expression.

Ian Helme counsels a client base of high net worth individuals and international corporations on issues ranging from GDPR compliance to data breaches and the right to be forgotten. He demonstrates a critical affinity for crossover matters which combine elements of freedom of speech, data and privacy law.

Sara Mansoori KC boasts a highly regarded Data Protection practice which frequently see her in the representing both claimants and defendants, including in the High Court. She is known for her work involving due diligence databases and subject access requests.

Aidan Wills is noted for his expertise in data protection matters. He has recent experience acting against companies and public bodies such as the police in complex cases concerning data processing and misuse of private information.

Jonathan Glasson KC is instructed by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal as Counsel to the Tribunal in data protection-related-matters. He acts on cases concerning national security and unlawful surveillance.

Lorna Skinner KC is highly skilled in representing and advising clients on data protection and freedom of information concerns in the wider context of information and media law at large, with a particular flair for GDPR counsel and High Court litigation. Her clients include social networks, trade unions and education institutions, among others.

Suzanne Rab is adept at various data-related matters for both private and public sector clients, ranging from data breaches to misuse of personal information. She also offers deep regulatory experience and can advise on issues such as GDPR risks and implementation.

Tim James-Matthews operates a busy data protection practice in which he represents individuals and large corporations in large data breach claims.

Clare Wisson has noteworthy expertise in information law matters and is instructed by claimants in Freedom of Information Act cases. She has further expertise in data protection claims concerning the misuse of private information.

Edward Craven KC is involved in highly publicised data protection cases, including the first case under the Data Protection Act 2018 to reach the Supreme Court. He represents both individuals and corporations and has notable experience in media and technology-based claims.