Defamation/Privacy

Antony White KC is an eminent media silk who is held in high regard for his knowledge of defamation law and the DPA. He is highlighted by instructing solicitors for his strong advocacy skills. He is skilled in handling matters involving social media and right to be forgotten cases.

Hugh Tomlinson KC is widely regarded as a top-flight privacy silk who has been at the forefront of developments in the law in this area. He is highly active in cases involving reporting restrictions and is frequently called upon to assist with emergency injunctions.

Ben Silverstone is a highly impressive barrister with a broad practice covering the full ambit of media law. He frequently appears in high-profile defamation and data protection cases.

Catrin Evans KC possesses a phenomenal reputation at the Defamation Bar and is frequently a top choice among instructing solicitors for sensitive libel and DPA claims. She acts for and against high-profile individuals, as well as major publishers and broadcasters. She has substantial experience of handling privacy claims with an international angle.

Gavin Millar KC is often the media's first port of call for their most sensitive and important cases. He has wide-ranging expertise in freedom of the press, reporting restrictions and contempt cases, and acts for all the major newspaper groups and their journalists.

Ian Helme is a hugely experienced defamation and privacy barrister who is particularly well regarded for his representation of clients in data protection and freedom of information matters. He frequently represents clients against a variety of media outlets.

Lorna Skinner KC is a leading media and information law barrister who enjoys a strong reputation in the fields of defamation, misuse of private information and data protection. She possesses formidable experience across a wide variety of prominent media cases and appeals.

Sara Mansoori KC is an impressive media law barrister specialising in privacy, defamation, information and data protection law. She is experienced in phone-hacking claims and regularly acts for claimants including celebrities and others in the public eye. She has notable expertise covering claims concerning statements made on social media, in addition to those brought against traditional media defendants.

Aidan Wills offers expertise covering an array of defamation and privacy matters, acting for both claimants and defendants. He has notable experience spanning traditional libel claims and more novel aspects of information and privacy law, such as the right to be forgotten.

Anthony Hudson KC offers expertise across the gamut of media law, including harassment, data protection and libel claims. He frequently represents large companies in complex data protection matters, with particular expertise on hacking matters.

Guy Vassall-Adams KC is a media and information law specialist who has a strong track record of success in high-profile media claims involving press intrusion and defamation.

Clare Wisson has a strong defamation practice, typically acting for defendant media organisations. She is notably experienced in cases concerning phone hacking, cyber attacks and other related issues.

Kirsten Sjøvoll is a well-known barrister in the defamation and privacy field, who is instructed by both claimants and defendants in various matters including libel, malicious falsehood and data protection claims.

Zoe McCallum has an impressive defamation practice in which she has been instructed for several leading media organisations. She has appeared in widely reported cases such as Vardy v Rooney and HRH Duke of Sussex v News Group Newspapers.