Chambers Review
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UK Bar
Defamation/Privacy - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Jonathan Scherbel-Ball is a defamation and data protection-focused barrister who is well respected for his defence work. His practice is augmented by his previous in-house experience at the BBC. He has a significant Northern Irish practice and regularly represents publishers and broadcasters, government departments, and a range of blue-chip multinational companies.
Strengths
His advocacy is very strong, he is absolutely excellent.
He is just absolutely fantastic and is totally on top of everything.
He has an unbelievable instinct and his grasp of the law in technical areas of law and sound strategic judgment is invaluable.
Data Protection - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Jonathan Scherbel-Ball's practice runs the gamut of data protection and information law functions, from representation in disputes to regulatory guidance. He acts for public bodies, broadcasters and others in data processing claims and challenges to the activities of journalists brought under the DPA.
Strengths
He is just absolutely fantastic. Jonathan is totally on top of everything. His work-rate is phenomenal.
He is a go-to barrister.
He is a very astute practitioner and great on gnarly issues. He is responsive, very client-friendly, and is great to work with.