Victoria Baron

Senior Associate – Defamation & privacy disputes

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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

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What others say

“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 and 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 and Partners 2026
“Victoria has great client-handling skills and she is good at delivering difficult advice. She is unflappable, hardworking and diligent.” Chambers and Partners 2026
“She is a first-rate solicitor and I think she's punching above her ‘call’ in terms of what she handles.” Chambers and Partners 2025
“Victoria has excellent attention to detail and client handling skills.” Chambers and Partners 2025
“Victoria Baron is a fantastic lawyer. She works incredibly hard, is very, very clever, and has a wonderful manner.” Legal 500 2025
“Victoria Baron is a superb practitioner. She delivers results more often than the postie, and a real pleasure to work with. Definitely one to watch in this field.” Legal 500 2024
“Victoria Baron is a very able and talented associate specialising in media law.” Legal 500 2024

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