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Sean Humber

Sean Humber

UK 2026

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Leigh Day
 Leigh Day

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Data Protection & Information Law

UK-wide

6 years ranked

Cyber and Breach Response

UK-wide

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Sean is a partner in the human rights department at Leigh Day. He acts for individuals and groups on a wide range of issues including privacy and data breach claims, human rights, prisoner rights, environmental, discrimination and information law matters.

Career

Sean has a degree in Biochemistry from Oxford University and previously worked in industry as a research scientist and then as a Campaigner for Friends of the Earth. After retraining as a lawyer, he worked as a trainee solicitor, assistant solicitor and now partner at Leigh Day.

Professional Memberships

Association of Prison Lawyers and Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Data Protection & Information Law - UK-wide

Band 4
Individual Editorial
Sean Humber of Leigh Day is instructed by clients seeking advice on data breaches involving sensitive personal data. He represents individual claimants as well as companies.
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Not only does he have incredible knowledge in data protection, but he also has wide general knowledge and is willing to listen to clients and learn depending on their individual needs.

    Data Protection & Information LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Sean is a very knowledgeable and experienced lawyer. He has great communications skills along with great persistence and determination. He always goes the extra mile to help.

    Data Protection & Information LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Sean is knowledgeable and approachable.

    Data Protection & Information LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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London (Firms)

North West

UK-wide

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