JUNIOR PROFILE

Eric Metcalfe

UK Bar 2026

Monckton Chambers

Ranked in 3 practice areas

International Human Rights Law

London (Bar)

2 years ranked

Civil Liberties & Human Rights

London (Bar)

11 years ranked

Data Protection

London (Bar)

5 years ranked

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Eric Metcalfe is a highly commended human rights barrister who is a familiar face in the Supreme Court. He regularly handles high-profile, sensitive cases concerning national security and immigration and represents government departments, regulatory authorities and NGOs. Eric also has experience in acting for coalition groups, and has intervened at the European Court of Human Rights in support of the right to freedom of expression worldwide.

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International Human Rights Law - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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Data Protection - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

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Eric Metcalfe is efficient and great to work with.
Civil Liberties & Human RightsUK Bar
Eric Metcalfe is highly competent and a trusted adviser.
Civil Liberties & Human RightsUK Bar
Eric Metcalfe is very clever, pleasant to work with and made everything easier than it might've been.
Civil Liberties & Human RightsUK Bar
Eric Metcalfe is an excellent communicator with fantastic oral and written advocacy.
Civil Liberties & Human RightsUK Bar
His advocacy skills are robust, sharp and to the point. He is very personable, easy to deal with, and is prompt and courteous in his interactions.
Data ProtectionUK Bar
Eric is excellent.
Data ProtectionUK Bar