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Data Protection - London (Bar)

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Monckton Chambers exhibits pronounced expertise in data protection as well as cases governed by information law, encompassing FOI and EIR. The barristers are highly knowledgeable on the workings of the data protection regulations in the context of public law and human rights law. The set also has a particularly strong track record in representing the Information Commissioner. Notable recent cases include TikTok v ICO. One commentator noted: "the barristers at Monckton Chambers are my go-to counsel for complex and sophisticated matters."

Chris O'Brien is the Senior Practice Manager.

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Chris O’Brien in particular is excellent and is always accessible. He is friendly and works hard to get the job done.

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Excellent service levels and responsiveness - the clerks are easy to get hold of and quick to provide information such as counsel's availability and up-to-date fee notes.

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Monckton has great clerks and fantastic reception staff.

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Notable Practitioners

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Gerry Facenna KC
Gerry Facenna KC
Star Individuals

Gerry Facenna KC tends to a varied client base of individuals and organisations which request and hold information, and regularly acts for public authorities, including the Information Commissioner itself, offering advice on all aspects of data protection and freedom of information. He has an extensive track record of appearing in cutting-edge cases in forums including the Supreme Court and the CJEU.

Gerry is a super star.

Gerry is highly regarded and formidable.

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Julianne Kerr Morrison
1
Band 1

Julianne Morrison is highly proficient in public law matters with an information focus, including environmental, freedom of information and data protection cases. She draws on experience at many levels of the courts, with an affinity for representing claimants, data-controlling companies and public entities including the Information Commissioner.

Julianne is extremely clever and knowledgeable. She has a detailed understanding of data protection and information law.

Her technical knowledge and obsession in data protection is great.

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Laura Elizabeth John
2
Band 2

Laura Elizabeth John is frequently selected to represent the Information Commissioner, and accustomed to appearing as sole counsel against King's Counsel. Security clearance allows her to tackle sensitive matters relating to national security, including cases involving the disclosure of personal information by public authorities.

Laura really knows her stuff and is an absolute pleasure to work with.

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Nikolaus Grubeck
2
Nikolaus Grubeck
2
Band 2

Nikolaus Grubeck is a well-regarded barrister who tends to represent claimants or the Information Commissioner in important data protection cases. He is particularly experienced in matters concerning the use of personal data by large online companies.

He is extremely good at getting across the detail and being thoroughly familiar with it. He has the ability to marshal detailed factual info. He is easy to work with.

Nikolaus is one of the most intelligent people I know.

Nikolaus is superb. He has very good judgement on what works and what does not. He has a very clear writing style.

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Conor McCarthy
3
Conor McCarthy
3
Band 3

Conor McCarthy has a well-recognised practice, appearing in major claims surrounding breaches of the Data Protection Act. He acts for both claimants and government departments.

Conor has a genuinely creative flare. He looks substantially at proper solutions to a case.

Conor is highly knowledgeable. He is quick to grasp complex legal and factual issues and is always on top of the documents. He is a pleasure to work with.

Conor is unbelievably clever. He has first-rate market knowledge. He is very good in writing and is good with clients.

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Eric Metcalfe
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Eric Metcalfe
3
Band 3

Eric Metcalfe is regularly engaged in a wide range of data protection and freedom of information cases. He frequently acts for third sector clients, government departments and the ICO.

Eric produces very good written work and is also excellent on his feet.

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Will Perry
U
Up and Coming

Will Perry has a growing practice in the data protection field. He advises in relation to FOI and misuse of data matters and in novel issues related to AI. He acts for the Information Commissioner, among a wide variety of clients from public bodies to private individuals.

He handles information calmly and coolly.

Will is brilliant. He always goes the extra mile and is always a pleasure to work with.

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Brendan McGurk KC
Brendan McGurk KC
New Silks

Brendan McGurk KC offers broad expertise in data law. In particular, he is noted for his experience in data breach matters as well as advising on GDPR compliance.

Brendan is always impressive. He writes very well on complex data protection matters.

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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Data Protection
Gerry Facenna KC
Gerry Facenna KC
Star Individuals
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Brendan McGurk KC
Brendan McGurk KC
New Silks
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Juniors

London (Bar)

Data Protection
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Julianne Kerr Morrison
1
Band 1
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Laura Elizabeth John
2
Band 2
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Nikolaus Grubeck
2
Nikolaus Grubeck
2
Band 2
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Conor McCarthy
3
Conor McCarthy
3
Band 3
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Eric Metcalfe
3
Eric Metcalfe
3
Band 3
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Will Perry
U
Up and Coming
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