Data protection

Leading juniors
Rising stars

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

Edward Craven

Matrix Chambers

‘A brilliant mind and a real pleasure to work with.’

David Glen

11KBW

‘Very responsive, easy to work with and good practical experience of data protection law. Definitely a leader in the burgeoning information law field.'

Robin Hopkins

11KBW

‘Robin is one of the strongest senior juniors in the market for data protection and technology work. He is extremely knowledgeable in his area, smart and highly articulate - both in written and oral advocacy. On top of that, he is very user-friendly and responsive.’

Julianne Kerr Morrison

Monckton Chambers

Christopher Knight

11KBW

‘Christopher is the standout data protection practitioner at the Bar. He combines an encyclopaedic knowledge of an increasingly complex are of law with sharp intellect and a brilliant strategic approach.’

‘Hannah is one of the few senior juniors with technical knowledge and practical experience in litigating both data protection and traditional media disputes. This breadth of knowledge means she is a go-to barrister for complex information law disputes.‘

Ben Silverstone

Matrix Chambers

‘Academic excellence, ability to simplify the most complex issues for the benefit of the client, legal team and the court. The words encyclopedic knowledge are perhaps over-used but they certainly apply to Ben. What he doesn’t know is not worth knowing. ’

Julian Blake

11KBW

‘Julian continues to demonstrate skilled and determined advocacy in a long-running information law instruction, across multiple hearings. He is smart, thinks on his feet and is able to react quickly, thoughtfully and sharply to points arising during hearings.'

Heather Emmerson

11KBW

‘Heather is a highly accomplished and approachable barrister, who has demonstrated extensive knowledge in the field of data protection law.’

‘Stephen is intellectually rigorous and very easy to work with.’

Zac Sammour

11KBW

‘He’s excellent and very user-friendly. Clever, thoughtful and hardworking. A go-to junior for data protection.’

Gayatri Sarathy

Blackstone Chambers

Jonathan Scherbel-Ball

5RB

‘Jonathan's written and advocacy skills are excellent in equal measure - he is brilliant with clients and gets on top of his brief in seconds. Extremely capable and a pleasure to work with.'

Cornerstone Barristers

‘John has no weaknesses. His advice is clear and to the point and his advocacy in court is excellent.’

Sam Fowles

Cornerstone Barristers

Nikolaus Grubeck

Monckton Chambers

‘Nikolaus offers good practical analysis and attention to detail.’

Ian Helme

Matrix Chambers

'Forensic approach to legal argument. Lovely drafting skills and an even better advocate.'

Raphael Hogarth

11KBW

‘Raphael is extremely knowledgeable on data protection issues, responsive and easy to work with.‘

Daniel Isenberg

11KBW

‘Daniel has a fearsome intellect. He grasps the facts quickly and soaks up information. His written work is very impressive.’

‘Very hard working and intellectually strong. Ravi is a great drafter, good with clients and easy to work with.’

Eric Metcalfe

Monckton Chambers

‘Eric's knowledge of data protection law is extremely impressive - he is by far the leading expert in this field. He is a pleasure to work with and always takes the time to chat through any complex issues.’

David Mitchell

39 Essex Chambers

‘David is an exceptional barrister. He really fights his client's corner and his submissions are delivered brilliantly.’

Claire Overman

Doughty Street Chambers

‘Claire is one of the best juniors in this field; she is very bright, reliable and has excellent judgement and an unflappable temperament.’

Jamie Susskind

11KBW

‘Jamie is a barrister of extraordinary talent. He has the ability to understand complex matters at high speed, anatomically dissect and reassemble them effortlessly and present them all with an ease and charm that is unique. His oratory is both powerful and compelling.’

Katherine Taunton

11KBW

‘Katherine is a brilliant talent. She has a fine eye for detail, and excellent judgment as to which points are likely to make the difference. Her written advocacy is always compelling.’

Jacob Turner

Fountain Court Chambers

'Jacob is one of the leading barristers in the area of Artificial Intelligence - he is a true expert in this emerging and important field. He has excellent client skills.'

Alex Ustych

5 Essex Chambers

‘Alex is fantastic and has great expertise and knowledge in this evolving area of law. Lay and professional clients are always impressed by his attention to detail and he is always happy to assist.’

Kiril Waite

7BR

'He has a very thorough knowledge of the law and excellent strategic thinking. The two combined make him a real asset to a legal team.'

Kate Wilson

5RB

Leo Davidson

11KBW

‘Leo is an absolute expert in all areas of information law, but particularly in FOIA queries and actions. Clients can rely on him to cut through the vagaries of this area of the law and navigate the tribunal deftly.’

Rising stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.