Privacy Policy

To deliver legal advice and representation, we must collect and process personal information. This may include data about you and, where relevant, others involved in your legal matter. As self-employed barristers, we are committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and protecting your privacy.

This Privacy Notice explains:

  • The types of personal data we collect;
  • How we use and share that data;
  • Your rights under data protection law;
  • The safeguards we put in place to protect your information.

This notice applies to information collected:

  • During initial consultations and throughout your legal matter;
  • Through ongoing communication with you or your representatives;
  • When you subscribe to newsletters or legal updates.

It does not apply to personal data processed in connection with staff employment, which is addressed separately if applicable.

Status & Contact Information
The barristers at Burnell Chambers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). Each barrister acts as an individual data controller, is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), and is subject to UK GDPR and the BSB Code of Conduct.

We are not required to appoint a Data Protection Officer. However, questions or concerns about this notice or your data can be directed to:

John Campbell SC
Head of Chambers

What Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal data necessary to deliver legal services and operate our practice. 

This may include:

  • Identity and contact information (e.g. name, address, date of birth, email, phone number, passport or ID details)
  • Case-specific information, including data relating to others involved in your matter
  • Financial or payment details
  • Professional details, such as career background or preferences
  • Sensitive personal data, where required (e.g. health information, ethnicity, criminal records)

Data may be collected:

  • Directly from you in person, via phone, post, email, or our website
  • From third parties, such as legal representatives, insurers, or expert witnesses
  • Through publicly available or online sources, if relevant to your matter

How We Use Your Information

We process your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide legal services and fulfil our contractual obligations
  • To communicate with you, legal representatives, or other relevant parties
  • To manage and improve our services
  • To meet our legal and regulatory responsibilities
  • To send legal updates or marketing communications (with your consent)

We will only use your personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so, including:

  • Contractual necessity – to provide legal services or take steps at your request
  • Legitimate interests – to operate an effective legal practice
  • Legal obligations – to comply with regulatory or statutory duties
  • Consent – for optional communications, such as marketing

Data Sharing

We may share your personal data with:

  • Other legal professionals (e.g. barristers, solicitors, expert witnesses)
  • Courts, tribunals, regulators, or insurers
  • Service providers such as IT support, case management systems, or translators
  • Public bodies or authorities where legally required

In some cases, data may be transferred outside the UK or EEA. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in line with legal standards.

Marketing Communications
If you have opted in, we may send you legal news, updates, or invitations to events. You can withdraw your consent and unsubscribe at any time by contacting our clerks or following the unsubscribe link in emails.

Your Data Rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Object to or request restriction of processing
  • Withdraw your consent (where applicable)
  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact:
clerks@burnellchambers.co.uk

Data Retention & Security
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to meet legal, regulatory, or professional obligations. Electronic data is stored securely within the UK, and appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect it.

Cookies & Website Usage
Our website collects limited usage data (e.g. IP addresses, browsing behaviour) to help us improve functionality and user experience. For details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Notice or how your data is handled, please contact the barrister managing your case or email: clerks@burnellchambers.co.uk

This Privacy Notice does not apply to third-party websites linked from our site. Please review their privacy policies separately.