Chambers Review
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Defamation/Privacy - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
David Hirst is a highly lauded defamation and privacy barrister with a niche focus on online matters such as internet harassment, tracing and disclosure orders against ISPs. He also advises corporate entities and media organisations on pre-publication.
Strengths
David is excellent in libel and data protection. He is very user-friendly and has a very commercial approach to the advice he gives.