Victoria Baron

Senior Associate – Defamation & privacy disputes

Victoria Baron's headshot

Victoria joined Bristows’ media disputes team in February 2021. She regularly advises online intermediaries on high profile privacy and data protection cases.

Victoria acted on the first “Right to Be Forgotten” claims to be determined at trial in the High Court. She has also acted for mainstream media entities, including representing a leading international broadcaster and online content provider on a breach of confidence claim following its reporting on information contained in a mass data leak.

Victoria also advises clients in all sectors on data protection disputes, including in relation to threatened group actions following alleged data breaches.

Credentials

  • BA (Hons) History, University of Nottingham
  • Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course, University of Law
  • Qualified 2016

Expertise

Data protection & privacy Cyber & data breaches Defamation & privacy disputes

Publications

Data Protection publication

Read here

What others say

“Victoria is an excellent lawyer and provides a very high level of client service. She is thoughtful, hardworking and has great judgement and expertise.” Chambers & Partners UK 2027
“Victoria Baron is able and personable. Very strong on cases involving new technology, online publication, etc.” Legal 500 2027
“Victoria is an excellent senior associate who is very effective at managing the day-to-day running of litigation. She is responsive, hardworking and highly personable.” Chambers & Partners UK 2027
“Victoria Baron is bright and personable.” Legal 500 2027
“Victoria is a technically excellent lawyer with wonderful client relationship management skills. She is efficient and responsive, which really made us feel like we were in safe hands.” Chambers & Partners 2026
“Vicky Baron is a superstar; she is a brilliant lawyer, great fun to work with and very capable of managing large matters by herself.” Legal 500 2026
“Victoria Baron is a real star.” Chambers & Partners 2026
“Victoria has great client-handling skills and she is good at delivering difficult advice. She is unflappable, hardworking and diligent.” Chambers & Partners 2026
“She is a first-rate solicitor and I think she's punching above her ‘call’ in terms of what she handles.” Chambers & Partners 2025
“Victoria has excellent attention to detail and client handling skills.” Chambers & Partners 2025
“Victoria Baron is a fantastic lawyer. She works incredibly hard, is very, very clever, and has a wonderful manner.” Legal 500 2025

Recommended For

Defamation/Reputation Management (Associate to watch)

Chambers & Partners UK 2027

Reputation Management (Leading associate)

Legal 500 2027

Defamation/Reputation Management (Associate to watch)

Chambers & Partners 2026

Reputation Management (Leading associate)

Legal 500 2026

Inquisitive minds

Related Articles