Nikolaus Grubeck

Nikolaus Grubeck is a well-regarded barrister who tends to represent claimants or the Information Commissioner in important data protection cases. He is particularly experienced in matters concerning the use of personal data by large online companies.

Nikolaus Grubeck is highly knowledgeable on the overlap between public and human rights law. His expertise in cases concerning national security and foreign affairs is of particular note. He receives instructions from both claimants and defendants, including government departments. He also frequently appears in public law challenges concerning commercial regulation, as well as information law.

Nikolaus Grubeck is well regarded for advising class representatives on collective proceedings and for advising defendants on potential claims of abuse of dominance, often in the technology sector. He has notable experience defending the CMA and other regulatory bodies in competition law challenges to their decisions.

Nikolaus Grubeck has a strong collective actions practice spanning competition, data protection and human rights law. He has acted for claimant groups and representative claimants in a number of novel claims including Le Patourel v BT.

Nikolaus Grubeck is a notable civil liberties and human rights barrister who has a significant practice at all levels of UK court and the European Court of Human Rights. He represents NGOs and individuals as well as the government in a range of matters, with a particular specialism in national security. He is known for his expertise in data protection, especially when it comes to new developments in the area.