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.

David Glen

11KBW

‘An outstanding junior: very intelligent, very commercial, and very down to earth.'

Robin Hopkins

11KBW

‘Robin is an outstanding barrister in the data protection arena. He is very sharp, realistic in his approach and incredibly easy to work with.’

Julianne Kerr Morrison

Monckton Chambers

'Julianne is astute, conscientious, and good with clients.'

Christopher Knight

11KBW

'A subtle advocate - the trust that tribunals and judges place in him is palpable.'

Rupert Paines

11KBW

‘Rupert’s analytical skills are first-rate.'

Edward Craven

Matrix Chambers

‘A highly experienced junior with a formidable intellect.'

Julian Blake

11KBW

‘Julian is quick on his feet, urbane and logical. He is responsive and practical in his approach to litigation.'

Heather Emmerson

11KBW

‘An excellent communicator who is unfazed by difficult clients.’

Clara Hamer

5RB

'Clara has impressively good knowledge of data protection law and grapples with the difficult issues with ease. She combines confidence with a calm and understanding manner, which makes her a good choice for cases involving sensitive matters.'

'Hannah is a sharp and responsive junior, with stellar knowledge and judgement.'

Gayatri Sarathy

Blackstone Chambers

'Gayatri consistently demonstrates an impressive ability to construct strong, winning arguments.'

Jonathan Scherbel-Ball

5RB

‘He is exceptionally bright and is always thinking ten steps ahead.'

Ben Silverstone

Matrix Chambers

‘He has an incisive mind and is clearly an expert in his field.’

'An assured advocate who knows the law inside out.'

Daniel Isenberg

11KBW

'A junior with an impressive intellect and high-quality client skills, which he combines with exceptional attention to detail.'

Stephen Kosmin

11KBW

'Stephen is highly intelligent and has strong analytical skills.'

‘He has expert knowledge of data protection law.’

David Mitchell

39 Essex Chambers

‘David’s tenacious and robust approach in his advocacy, together with his considered strategy, achieves success in complex cases.’

Claire Overman

Doughty Street Chambers

'She has in-depth knowledge of data protection and provides level-headed advice.'

Zac Sammour

11KBW

'A formidable junior counsel.'

Alex Ustych

5 Essex Chambers

'Alex provides clear and practical advice with detailed knowledge of complex legislation such as the Data Protection Act.'

Kate Wilson

5RB

'A junior who is considered in her advice.'

Ian Helme

Matrix Chambers

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.

'A great tactician with a depth of knowledge far beyond his year of call. He has an incredibly sharp legal mind.'

Raphael Hogarth

11KBW

‘Raphael focusses on the key issues quickly, and his advice is meticulous.'

Will Perry

Monckton Chambers

'An effective advocate with a good court manner, yet is tenacious on behalf of his client.'

Katherine Taunton