Data protection
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Philip Coppel KC
Cornerstone Barristers‘A skilful appeal advocate. As charming as he is inscrutable. A tough opponent who works hard to test arguments in a lateral manner.’
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Rory Dunlop KC
39 Essex Chambers‘Rory is an extremely able advocate who is able to present complex legal arguments clearly and convincingly to the court.’
Catrin Evans KC
Matrix ChambersGerry Facenna KC
Monckton ChambersJulian Milford KC
11KBW‘Supreme intellect, hard working, client friendly and focused – a great combination.’
Anya Proops KC
11KBWAntony White KC
Matrix Chambers‘Antony is the best data protection KC in London. It is not just his unparalleled intellect; it is the sense of calmness and authority he brings to his cases, and his manner with clients and solicitors.’
Stephen Cragg KC
Doughty Street ChambersStephen’s knowledge of information law and his experience in the Information Tribunal is unrivalled. He is excellent at distilling procedurally and factually complex matters into clear submissions.’
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Jude Bunting KC
Doughty Street Chambers‘A delight to work with and really good with clients. He seems able to pick up anything at short notice and is amazing at jumping on (and expeditiously advising) very difficult and unique issues. Very good judgement.’
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Estelle Dehon KC
Cornerstone Barristers‘Estelle is fantastic. She has an outstanding preparation when it comes to FOIA cases, and she can put extremely well-prepared lawyers in difficulty.’
Aidan Eardley KC
5RB‘Technically brilliant, very measured and composed both in his advice and advocacy. Excellent on the law and has a great insight into the media judges.’
Kate Gallafent KC
Blackstone Chambers‘Kate is simply outstanding. She is intellectually brilliant but what makes her stand-out is her ability to distil complex legal and real-world problems into practical and actionable advice. ’
Ben Jaffey KC
Blackstone ChambersSara Mansoori KC
Matrix Chambers‘Sara provides detailed, clear and sensible legal advice that leaves clients feeling empowered to make decisions that can have life-changing consequences, and provides them with relevant legal advice.’
Timothy Pitt-Payne KC
11KBW‘Hard-working, good-humoured, innovative arguments grounded in deep knowledge of relevant black letter law to facilitate creative approached and strategies. Persuasive on his feet. Highly regarded.’
Andrew Sharland KC
11KBW‘Andrew is a robust and clear advocate, who fights for his clients and secures brilliant results. A leading silk in his practice areas.’
Hugh Tomlinson KC
Matrix ChambersVictoria Wakefield KC
Brick Court Chambers‘She is a compelling advocate who always has the trust of the court.’
2025 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Tom Cross KC
11KBWJacob Dean KC
5RBEdward Craven KC
Matrix Chambers‘Eddie is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is extremely clever but at the same time very down to earth and willing to roll his sleeves up. His appointment as a KC is well deserved.’