Freedom Of Information Expertise

Our team is a leading adviser in Freedom of Information (FOI) and Access to Information on the Environment (AIE). We have been at the forefront of the development of FOI and AIE law since they were introduced.

We advise public bodies and requesters on all aspects of FOI and AIE compliance and implementation, including the proper application of grounds for non-disclosure. We also advise those impacted by FOI and AIE, including commercial entities engaging with public bodies. We frequently advise these entities on the implications of providing information to such bodies voluntarily or by agreement, and on their rights when consulted about disclosure of their information, or in appeals before the Information Commissioner or Commissioner for Environmental Information.

We have also acted in over 50 appeals to the Courts from decisions of the Commissioners, and regularly speak, write, and provide bespoke training on, FOI and AIE.

As a result, we have unrivalled FOI and AIE experience, and are ideally positioned to advise clients on these information-access regimes.

We also advise on all other aspects of information law, including privacy, data protection, confidentiality, privilege and disclosure in litigation, investigations and inquiries.