LAWYER PROFILE

Robbie Downing

UK 2026

Baker McKenzie

Ranked in 1 practice area

Telecommunications

UK-wide

21 years ranked

About

Provided by Baker McKenzie

Practice Areas

Robbie began his career as an EU/antitrust lawyer at Baker McKenzie. In 1990, he joined IBM as an in-house lawyer and later became a law lecturer at King’s College, London. Robbie returned to Baker McKenzie in 1995, becoming a partner in 1998. He has specialized for over 30 years in data protection and telecoms.

Since the 1990s, Robbie has specialized in data protection and telecoms. Recent projects include major global privacy compliance projects as well as specific privacy challenges such as international transfers, security breaches and rolling out new technology. He has also led numerous multinational telecoms compliance projects especially for new entrants.

Personal

Institut d'Etudes Europeenes (Licence Speciale in European Law (la plus grande distinction)) (1986)

College of Law at Guildford (1985)

Oxford University (Exeter College) (M.A. Jurisprudence (Wronker Prize for overall best performance)) (1984)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Telecommunications - UK-wide

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Robbie Downing is highlighted for his international regulatory expertise in the telecommunications sector. He assists clients with risk assessments and privacy reviews, as well as issues that sit at the intersection of telecoms and IT services.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Robert Downing is incredibly responsive and can explain and understand very sophisticated telecoms matters.
TelecommunicationsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession