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About
Provided by Katherine Taunton
Practice Areas
Specialist in employment, commercial, data protection and public law. Katherine is often involved in complex litigation in each of these areas. Her recent cases include Jennifer Webster v HMRC [2024] EWHC 530 (KB) (high-profile data protection claim brought by a former US citizen to challenge the transfer of financial account information to the US tax authorities under a bilateral treaty); Forstater v CGD Europe & others [2021] IRLR 706 (EAT proceedings on the question of whether gender critical beliefs are protected under the Equality Act); J; and TW Logistics v Essex County Council [2021] UKSC 4 (concerning the registration of part of a commercial port as a Town and Village Green).
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Katherine Taunton is highlighted for her expertise in both litigious and regulatory data protection matters. Additionally, her strength in information law sees her regularly instructed by the Information Commissioner on freedom of information appeals.
Katherine Taunton is a well-regarded junior sought out for her experience in the Employment Tribunals and the High Court. She is instructed to handle a range of employment matters, including everything from discrimination and whistle-blowing matters to commercial work such as breach of contract claims.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Katherine provides invaluable support."
"Katherine is punchy in her advice and is a go-to junior for us."
"Katherine is very impressive in getting across the details of complex matters."
"Katherine is an extremely strong advocate who can explain complex matters in a clear way, getting to the issues and all the while making it look effortless. She is always a pleasure to work with."
"Katherine is very easy to work with. She is responsive and hard-working."
"She is an immensely talented lawyer who is strategically very savvy and a complete pleasure to work with."
"Katherine provides invaluable support."
"Katherine is punchy in her advice and is a go-to junior for us."
"Katherine is very impressive in getting across the details of complex matters."
"Katherine is an extremely strong advocate who can explain complex matters in a clear way, getting to the issues and all the while making it look effortless. She is always a pleasure to work with."
"Katherine is very easy to work with. She is responsive and hard-working."
"She is an immensely talented lawyer who is strategically very savvy and a complete pleasure to work with."
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