Chambers Review
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UK Bar
Defamation/Privacy - All Circuits
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.
Data Protection - London (Bar)
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.