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Ian Helme

UK Bar 2026

 Matrix Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Defamation/Privacy

All Circuits

Data Protection

London (Bar)

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Defamation/Privacy - All Circuits

Band 1
Individual Editorial

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.

Strengths

Excellent, clever and very diligent.

Ian is very astute, a great draftsman and very smooth in court.

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Data Protection - London (Bar)

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Ian Helme counsels a client base of high net worth individuals and international corporations on issues ranging from GDPR compliance to data breaches and the right to be forgotten. He demonstrates a critical affinity for crossover matters which combine elements of freedom of speech, data and privacy law.

Strengths

He has such deep experience.

Ian is academically bright. He is a really smooth advocate.

Ian is excellent. He is clever and very diligent.

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