About

Conference5RB: The Leading Event in Media Law

Conference5RB is a biennial, full-day event that brings together around 300 industry leaders in media law. Committed to delivering a high-calibre conference, 5RB barristers will address the most significant and emerging legal trends shaping the media sector.

The conference features speakers from chambers alongside esteemed guest speakers. This year, we are honoured to welcome Lord Justice Warby - one of the country’s foremost experts in media law and a former Head of Chambers at 5RB, as our keynote speaker.

As in previous years, the event offers not only invaluable insights and expert analysis but also an excellent networking opportunity for professionals across the industry.

The barristers and clerks of 5RB look forward to welcoming you on Thursday, 27 March 2025, at the IET London: Savoy Place.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our partner, Hiscox, for their generous sponsorship of this conference.
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Sponsors

Speakers

Adrienne Page KC
Adrienne Page KC
5RB
Justin Rushbrooke KC
Justin Rushbrooke KC
5RB
Andrew Caldecott KC
Andrew Caldecott KC
5RB
Adam Wolanski KC
Adam Wolanski KC
5RB
Adam Speker KC
Adam Speker KC
5RB
Jonathan Barnes KC
Jonathan Barnes KC
5RB
Aidan Eardley KC
Aidan Eardley KC
5RB
Jane Phillips
Jane Phillips
5RB
Jacob Dean KC
Jacob Dean KC
5RB
Richard Munden
Richard Munden
5RB
David Hirst
David Hirst
5RB
Victoria Simon-Shore
Victoria Simon-Shore
5RB
Victoria Jolliffe
Victoria Jolliffe
5RB
Kate Wilson
Kate Wilson
5RB
Jonathan Scherbel-Ball
Jonathan Scherbel-Ball
5RB
Felicity McMahon
Felicity McMahon
5RB
Chloe Strong
Chloe Strong
5RB
Gervase De Wilde
Gervase De Wilde
5RB
Greg Callus
Greg Callus
5RB
John Stables
John Stables
5RB
Ben Hamer
Ben Hamer
5RB
Lily Walker-Parr
Lily Walker-Parr
5RB
Luke Browne
Luke Browne
5RB
Hannah Gilliland
Hannah Gilliland
5RB
William Bennett KC
William Bennett KC
5RB
Hope Williams
Hope Williams
5RB
Hector Penny
Hector Penny
5RB
Samuel Rowe
Samuel Rowe
5RB
Katya Pereira
Katya Pereira
5RB
Adrienne Page KC (moderator)
Adrienne Page KC (moderator)
5RB
Lord Justice Warby
Lord Justice Warby
John Battle KC (Hon.)(ITN)
John Battle KC (Hon.)(ITN)
ITN
James Webster
James Webster
Hiscox

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Registration

08:30 - 09:20

Welcome and Opening Remarks

09:25 - 09:30

Keynote Adress

09:30 - 10:00
Lord Justice Warby Lord Justice Warby

Latest Developments in Defamation Law

10:00 - 10:50
Adrienne Page KC
Andrew Caldecott KC
David Hirst
Hope Williams

Mid-morning break

10:50 - 11:20

Latest Developments in Data Protection Law

11:20 - 12:10
Aidan Eardley KC
Jonathan Scherbel-Ball
Kate Wilson
Felicity McMahon

Latest Developments in Privacy Law

12:10 - 13:00
Justin Rushbrooke KC
Adam Wolanski KC
Victoria Simon-Shore
Chloe Strong

Lunch

13:00 - 14:30

Afternoon break

15:45 - 16:15

Closing session - Juniors Panel

17:30 - 18:00
Samuel Rowe
Hannah Gilliland
Katya Pereira
Hector Penny
Jane Phillips

Champagne Reception

18:00 - 21:00
Kelvin Lecture Theatre

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Registration

08:30 - 09:20

Mid-morning break

10:50 - 11:20

Lunch

13:00 - 14:30

Workshop A. Don’t stop me now: injunctions takeaways – the greatest hits

14:30 - 15:45
Adam Speker KC
Jane Phillips
Hector Penny

Afternoon break

15:45 - 16:15

Workshop B. Rage against the machine: generative AI and media law risks

16:15 - 17:30
Jonathan Barnes KC
Samuel Rowe

Champagne Reception

18:00 - 21:00
Marconi

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Registration

08:30 - 09:20

Mid-morning break

10:50 - 11:20

Lunch

13:00 - 14:30

Wokshop D. Piggy in the middle: what now for internet intermediary liability?

14:30 - 15:45
Greg Callus
John Stables
Lily Walker-Parr

Afternoon break

15:45 - 16:15

Workshop F. From Breach to Bench: Strategy and Tips for Litigating Data Protection Claims

16:15 - 17:30
Jacob Dean KC
Ben Hamer
Hope Williams

Champagne Reception

18:00 - 21:00
Haslett

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Registration

08:30 - 09:20

Mid-morning break

10:50 - 11:20

Lunch

13:00 - 14:30

Workshop E. Time to PIT your writs? preliminary issue trials: meaning, opinion and defences

14:30 - 15:45
William Bennett KC
Richard Munden
Victoria Jolliffe

Afternoon break

15:45 - 16:15

Workshop G. Are you being served? Procedural updates to jurisdiction and service

16:15 - 17:30
Greg Callus
Hannah Gilliland

Champagne Reception

18:00 - 21:00
Lovelace

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Registration

08:30 - 09:20

Mid-morning break

10:50 - 11:20

Lunch

13:00 - 14:30

Workshop C. Avoiding getting “carried away”: privacy, anonymity and open justice

14:30 - 15:45
Adam Wolanski KC
Gervase De Wilde
Katya Pereira

Afternoon break

15:45 - 16:15

Workshop H. Hiscox and ITN – a client’s perspective: lessons from Dyson v Channel 4 News

16:15 - 17:30
Adrienne Page KC (moderator)
Luke Browne
John Battle KC (Hon.)(ITN)
James Webster

Champagne Reception

18:00 - 21:00

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