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Select an area of expertise to find out more about our experience.
Find out more about our barristers and business support teams here.
Privacy experts for a complex digital world.
Our team’s comprehensive expertise extends from national security to cyber security, forming the cornerstone for exceptional guidance and representation in matters concerning data privacy. With a history of service to the government, police forces, businesses, and regulatory bodies, we consistently demonstrate our capacity to adeptly and swiftly resolve high-profile, complex issues.
At the forefront of innovation, and with a history of involvement in the most notable privacy-related cases, we consistently set the bar with our cutting-edge counsel. Our team appears in UK courts and tribunals of all levels, and provides day-to-day, expert advice in the dynamic and ever-evolving field of data privacy.
Our data privacy experts navigate a diverse range of scenarios, offering pragmatic advice and top-tier advocacy. This ranges from expedited crisis management to intricate, high-stakes litigation, showcasing our commitment to delivering substantial value.
We are fully aware of the nuanced nature and potential risks surrounding confidential or personal data, and the utmost importance of discretion and integrity in managing such matters. Our barristers undergo meticulous vetting and bring to bear extensive experience in handling highly sensitive material, reflective of our deep-seated involvement in both the public and private sectors.
Our unrivalled expertise in sensitive police and government law equips us with the discernment and insights required to address heightened security needs, navigate commercial sensitivities, and deftly manage any issues related to reputational risk.
Our specialists also regularly advise and provide training in this area. Many members of our team can accept instructions directly from companies or members of the public via Direct Access.
GDPR
Freedom of Information Act
Investigatory Powers Act
RIPA
Biometrics
Breaches of confidentiality
Defamation
Regulation of Investigatory Powers
Challenges to decisions by the ICO
Disclosure of Information
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