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Timothy Pitt-Payne KC

UK Bar 2026

11KBW

Ranked in 1 practice area

Data Protection

London (Bar)

14 years ranked

About

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UK Bar

Practice Areas

Principal areas of practice are data protection and privacy, freedom of information, other information law areas, employment law, local government, and administrative and public law. Has acted in over 50 cases before Information Rights Tribunal, and in numerous information law cases at all appellate levels from Upper Tribunal to Supreme Court. Contributor to 'Supperstone, Goudie & Walker on Judicial Review' (LexisNexis 2017, and earlier editions); 'Computer Law' (OUP 2011); 'Media Law' (OUP 2009). Visiting Professor of Information Law at Northumbria University 2007-2013.

Career

Called to the Bar in 1989. Joined present chambers in 1990. Appointed KC 2010.

Professional Memberships

Employment Law Bar Association; Employment Law Association; Administrative Law Bar Association; Commercial Bar Association; Society for Computers and Law.

Personal

University education: Worcester College, Oxford 1982-86 (BA (Hons) Jurisprudence 1985, BCL 1986). Vinerian Scholar 1986.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Data Protection - London (Bar)

Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

Timothy Pitt-Payne KC is uniquely experienced in taking on sophisticated and cutting-edge data protection and information law work, representing public sector bodies and private businesses alike. He augments his information law practice with experience in employment and public law generally.

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Strengths

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Timothy provides top-class work product, support and outcomes.
Data ProtectionUK Bar
Timothy is a brilliant advocate. He is a genuine standout expert in his field, and a true pleasure to work with.
Data ProtectionUK Bar
Timothy has a large intellect and has subject matter expertise. He is second to none as an advocate.
Data ProtectionUK Bar