JUNIOR PROFILE

Julian Blake

UK Bar 2026

11KBW

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Inquests & Public Inquiries

London (Bar)

5 years ranked

Administrative & Public Law

London (Bar)

11 years ranked

Data Protection

London (Bar)

6 years ranked

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Julian Blake is a go-to barrister for a wide array of public authorities in high-profile inquests and inquiries. He has also been instructed as lead junior counsel to the Post Office Horizon Inquiry.

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Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Julian Blake represents various departments of the UK government in high-profile public law challenges. He has significant experience in cases concerning government decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Data Protection - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Julian Blake exhibits notable data protection and information law expertise, making him a popular choice for companies, the government and the Information Commissioner in enforcement matters. Often appearing unled, he can boast broad capabilities across the field, encompassing data misuse, subject access requests and the right to be forgotten.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Julian Blake is great. He is a real professional and knows inquiry law inside out.
Inquests & Public InquiriesUK Bar
Julian is a superb advocate.
Inquests & Public InquiriesUK Bar
Julian Blake is very measured and sensible in the advice he gives, and I think he has very excellent drafting skills.
Inquests & Public InquiriesUK Bar
His advocacy is phenomenal, and he has perfect judgement. Julian really is the real deal.
Inquests & Public InquiriesUK Bar
Julian is an impressive and forceful advocate with a commanding presence.
Administrative & Public LawUK Bar
He is an exceptional advocate, who is highly persuasive and articulate. He presents complex legal arguments clearly and precisely.
Data ProtectionUK Bar