Jude Bunting KC

Jude Bunting KC

Actions against the police and public authoritiesbusiness crime and investigationsinquests and public inquiriesmedia, defamation and freedom of expressiondata protection and information lawinternational media defenceadministrative & public law, Doughty Street Chambers

Work Department

Actions Against the Police and Public Authorities Business Crime and Investigations Inquests and Public Inquiries Media, Defamation and Freedom of Expression Data Protection and Information Law International Media Defence Administrative & Public Law

Position

Jude specialises in judicial review, human rights and media law. He is an expert in arguing novel and high-profile points of law and has acted in 17 cases before the Supreme Court. His practice includes cases involving the rights of the media, surveillance, national security, prisons, police, international law, and women’s rights.

Education

Hertford College, Oxford - B.A., Modern History and French, First Class. Institut d’Etudes Politiques, Paris - Diplôme international de sciences politiques et sociales Nottingham Law School – GDL and BVC. Gray’s Inn - David Karmel Memorial Scholarship (2004). Bedingfield Scholarship (2005). “Special award for achievement” during pupillage (2006). Ellenbogen prize for advocacy (2007).

Mentions

London Bar

Administrative law and human rights

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Jude Bunting KC –Doughty Street Chambers 'Jude is a joy to work with. He brings an energy and enthusiasm which is hard to beat. He is razor sharp, a powerhouse of knowledge and an impressive advocate.'

London Bar

Data protection

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Jude Bunting KC – Doughty Street Chambers 'A charming advocate, with great technical ability.'

London Bar

Defamation and privacy

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Jude Bunting KC –Doughty Street Chambers 'Jude is an exceptional advocate. He is able to pick matters up within hours yet be across the detail and present it in court in a compelling way. Clients find him a pleasure to work with.'

London Bar

Inquests and inquiries

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Jude Bunting KC – Doughty Street Chambers 'Jude has a brilliant legal mind and will fight for his client with everything he has got. His charm disarms judges and opponents alike.'

London Bar

Police law (claimant)

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Jude Bunting KC – Doughty Street Chambers 'Very knowledgeable on the law, very effective advocate, extremely able as a tactician and very collegiate; one of the best in his field.'