Group Litigation
UK Bar Guide 2025 : All Circuits
Band 3
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(020) 7632 8500Chambers Review
11KBW is a market-leading set for matters pertaining to data protection, privacy, employment and public law, and has brought that expertise into its group litigation practice. 11KBW's "fantastic" barristers are regularly instructed on behalf of claimants and defendants in significant group claims. They have acted in hugely influential cases in the field such as Lloyd v Google. Other recent work highlights include Bennett & Others v Equifax Limited, a class action in connection with a data breach, and Payne James & Others v Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis, an employment group action concerning the employment status of forensic medical examiners.
Mark Dann is the senior clerk.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerking team is very responsive, attentive and good at keeping us updated if we need fee estimates."
"They are a very professional outfit and give a lot back in the community with organising events and conferences."
"They are very efficient, prompt, polite and approachable."
"Team leader assistant Victoria Eastwick stands out as someone who has been particularly helpful."
"The clerking team is very responsive, attentive and good at keeping us updated if we need fee estimates."
"They are a very professional outfit and give a lot back in the community with organising events and conferences."
"They are very efficient, prompt, polite and approachable."
"Team leader assistant Victoria Eastwick stands out as someone who has been particularly helpful."
Notable Practitioners
Robin Hopkins is a leading barrister in group litigation and is particularly experienced in the defence of CPR 19.6 representative actions. His expertise in the area focuses on data privacy, including data breaches and the use of personal information by big tech companies.
"Robin is a first-choice junior for the claimant side in any group action."
"Robin is popular with clients and is in command of the law and trends in a rapidly developing area."
"Robin adds enormous value on the technical side. He comes up with practical solutions and is easy to work with."
"Robin is a data protection specialist. He is second to none in data privacy group actions."
Anya Proops KC is a highly regarded silk in the group action space. She has acted in numerous important cases clarifying the law on both group litigation orders and representative actions, typically concerning data privacy. Proops defends tech giants or other major data controllers in such matters.
"Anya is incredibly experienced, strategic and also just such a thorough barrister."
"Anya is acting on many high-profile cyber cases, so she is able to provide strategic insight on how the court will approach certain matters, as well as how claimant firms will approach things."
Marcus Pilgerstorfer KC is a highly regarded silk known for his wealth of experience in group actions. He has notably broad knowledge of the area, having acted for claimants and defendants in cases concerning data privacy, employment and pensions, and medical product liability.
"Marcus is very detail-oriented and methodical in his approach. He gives clear advice and is very good on the strategic and practical considerations around group litigation."
"Marcus is forensically prepared and tactically superb. He is genuinely outstanding to work with."
"Marcus is well liked by judges, and his advocacy is very clear and understandable."
Rupert Paines has impressive experience taking in some of the most important cases in the field of group litigation, including a number heard by the Supreme Court. He has particular expertise in the data privacy area.
"Forensic legal knowledge accompanied by a measured and unflappable approach to even the most complex and document-heavy case."