Claire Overman

Media, defamation and freedom of expressiondata protection and information law, Doughty Street Chambers

Work Department

Media, Defamation and Freedom of Expression Data Protection and Information Law

Position

Claire specialises in all aspects of media and information law, including defamation, privacy, data protection and harassment.

She is ranked as a defamation and privacy junior in both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500. She accepts instructions on behalf of claimants and defendants.

Education

BA (Law with Law in Europe) (First Class Honours), University of Oxford (Keble College)

BCL, University of Oxford (Keble College)

Residential Scholar, Gray’s Inn

Bacon Scholar, Gray’s Inn, 2013-2014

Certificat Supérieur de Droit Français et Européen, Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II)

Mentions

London Bar

Data protection

LEADING JUNIORS3

Claire Overman – Doughty Street Chambers 'She has in-depth knowledge of data protection and provides level-headed advice.'

London Bar

Defamation and privacy

LEADING JUNIORS2

Claire Overman –Doughty Street Chambers ‘Claire is simply excellent. Her written work is meticulous – crisp and cogently argued. Totally at the top of her game in terms of her intellect and skills.’