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Data Protection - London (Bar)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Matrix Chambers can boast considerable talent across the media and technology sectors and also fields capabilities in counselling public bodies on the use of data. The barristers are routinely retained by claimants and defendants in leading claims spanning data breaches, GDPR compliance and the right to be forgotten. The set also enjoys a strong track record of involvement in headline-grabbing media cases and often provides go-to counsel for large players in this space including Google and Facebook. Recent highlights of the set include Trump v Orbis Business Intelligence Ltd. One interviewee comments: "Matrix has a broad range of experience and some of the leading silks in this field."

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Strengths

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  • The clerks are always very accommodating, friendly and approachable.

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  • Matrix Chambers has excellent clerks. Chris Smith is a particular stand-out as a fantastic clerk to work with.

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  • The clerks are friendly and helpful.

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  • The clerking is responsive and personable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Antony White
    Antony White

    Antony White

    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.

    • He is very user-friendly, quick and responsive.

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    • He is the best silk in the field of data protection and privacy. His manner with solicitors and clients is always spot-on. He speaks respectfully to everybody and he is incredibly clever.

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    • Antony is a phenomenal at data protection. He is such a nice person to deal with. He is practical, pragmatic and down to earth. He is also extremely responsive.

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  • Catrin Evans
    Catrin Evans

    Catrin Evans

    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.

    • Catrin is incredibly personable and very astute. She is willing and able to make very difficult calls in complex cases.

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    • She is exceptional in her guidance and understanding of the area and law. Her written advocacy is really effective.

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  • Hugh Tomlinson
    Hugh Tomlinson

    Hugh Tomlinson

    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.

    • Hugh is eminently the go-to for privacy and data protection work.

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  • Ben Silverstone
    Ben Silverstone

    Ben Silverstone

    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.

    • Ben is an expert in his field who provides excellent and carefully thought-through advice.

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    • Ben is an excellent barrister. He is very quick and precise with his written work.

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  • Ian Helme
    Ian Helme

    Ian Helme

    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.

    • He has such deep experience.

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    • Ian is academically bright. He is a really smooth advocate.

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    • Ian is excellent. He is clever and very diligent.

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  • Sara Mansoori
    Sara Mansoori

    Sara Mansoori

    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.

    • Sara is absolutely brilliant. She is one of the best legal minds you will ever have the privilege to work alongside. She cuts through the issues and is very collaborative.

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    • Sara is fantastic. Clients love her. She is bright, clever and approachable.

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    • Sara is very strong on privacy and data protection work. Importantly, she possesses the technical know-how in advising on difficult data protection concepts.

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  • Aidan Wills
    Aidan Wills

    Aidan Wills

    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.

    • Aidan is lovely to deal with. He is very responsive, and he has good understanding of client service. He knows the law and is strong on data protection.

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  • Jonathan Glasson
    Jonathan Glasson

    Jonathan Glasson

    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.

    • He is unflappable, charming and clear.

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    • He has the trust and respect of the courts.

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  • Lorna Skinner
    Lorna Skinner

    Lorna Skinner

    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.

    • Lorna is excellent.

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  • Suzanne Rab
    Suzanne Rab

    Suzanne Rab

    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.

    • Suzanne is practical, very hard-working, and gets to the heart of a case. She is very reliable, responsive and keen to assist.

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    • Suzanne is very hands-on and quick to react. She gives clear advice in a complex area.

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    • Suzanne provides excellent advice and work. She is an absolute pleasure to work with.

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  • Tim James-Matthews
    Tim James-Matthews

    Tim James-Matthews

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

    • Tim is approachable and capable of explaining complex legal matters to a client in a user-friendly way.

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  • Clare Wisson
    Clare Wisson

    Clare Wisson

    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.

    • She is extremely thorough, well prepared, and can put forward complex arguments clearly. She is a pleasure to work with.

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    • Clare is excellent.

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    • Her knowledge of data protection is excellent. She is brilliant.

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  • Edward Craven
    Edward Craven

    Edward Craven

    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.

    • Edward has a deep intellect with a wide knowledge base. He has a great strategic mind on data protection and technology cases. He is great with clients and has tremendous strategic judgement.

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    • He is easy to work with. Edward is very approachable and personable.

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    • Edward is a confidence-inspiring presence on any team. The structure and quality of his written and oral advocacy is seriously impressive.

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