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David Barker

UK 2026

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Ranked in 4 practice areas

Data Protection & Information Law

UK-wide

5 years ranked

Information Technology & Outsourcing

London (Firms)

4 years ranked

Defamation/Reputation Management

UK-wide

7 years ranked

IT & Outsourcing: Disputes Specialists

London (Firms)

2 years ranked

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Data Protection & Information Law - UK-wide

Band 3
Individual Editorial
David Barker is widely recognised and trusted to advise heavyweight clients on significant contentious data protection matters relating to 'right to be forgotten' requests, data breaches and ICO investigations.
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Information Technology & Outsourcing - London (Firms)

Band 4
Individual Editorial
David Barker leads Pinsent Masons' TMT disputes team and is one of the leading technology and internet law litigators in the UK. He is relied upon by giants of the tech sector to represent them in closely watched cases that go to the heart of how the digital economy functions.
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Defamation/Reputation Management - UK-wide

Band 5
Individual Editorial

David Barker is noted for his experience advising a range of leading technology clients on defamation, privacy and data protection matters.

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IT & Outsourcing: Disputes Specialists - London (Firms)

Spotlight
Individual Editorial
David Barker leads Pinsent Masons' TMT disputes team and is one of the leading technology and internet law litigators in the UK. He is relied upon by giants of the tech sector to represent them in closely watched cases that go to the heart of how the digital economy functions.
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Strengths

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  • David is a superb litigator. He has the right combination of attention to detail, tactical awareness and commercial nous.

    Data Protection & Information LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • David is impressive.

    Information Technology & OutsourcingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • David's clients really trust him, he has an excellent reputation as a trusted adviser and someone who manages litigation so as to achieve the client's strategic aims.

    Defamation/Reputation ManagementChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • David is strategic and attuned to his clients' needs.

    Defamation/Reputation ManagementChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • We would go to David when we have cases we know are going to be high-value and complex and will get a lot of attention. He is the lawyer I trust the most for technology cases.

    Defamation/Reputation ManagementChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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