Data, Information & Technology

Edward has represented parties in appeals against decisions of the Information Commissioner before the First-tier Tribunal (General Regulatory Chamber). He also contributed to the Bar Council’s response to the Law Commission’s Call for Evidence on Digital Assets.

Selected Cases

  • Bidewell v. Information Commissioner and Cabinet Office – Case concerning the exemption in the Freedom of Information Act 2000 relating to “vexatious” requests. Edward acted for the Cabinet Office.
  • Garrard v. Information Commissioner and Cabinet Office – Case concerning a request for information relating to meetings between Boris Johnson and Gautam Adani, an Indian industrialist. The case concerned the exemption for information the disclosure of which would, or would be likely to, prejudice relations between the UK and another state, and involved closed material proceedings. Edward acted for the Cabinet Office.
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“Really good and thorough, a brilliant advocate and cross-examiner. Hugely knowledgeable.”

Legal 500 2026

“Edward is simply excellent. A particular strength is his ability to express complex matters clearly and simply. Extremely calm. Excellent client manner. A pleasure to work with.”

Legal 500 2025

“I was immediately impressed by Edward on tax work. He is a pleasure to work with: very calm, quick to turn things around, thorough and calm under pressure. Fantastic with clients.”

Chambers & Partners 2025

“Edward Waldegrave is very measured and sensible in approach and very impressive in getting his arguments across.”

Chambers & Partners 2025

“Edward Waldegrave is very proactive, very wise beyond his years. He has very sound judgment and is clear and crisp in his submissions”.

Chambers & Partners 2025

Appointments

  • Attorney General’s A Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown (2024 – present)
  • Attorney General’s B Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown (2021 – 2024)
  • Attorney General’s C Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown (2017 – 2021)

Education

  • Bar Professional Training Course (Outstanding) – City University, London
  • Graduate Diploma in Law (Distinction) – City University, London
  • BA Hons in History (First) – Christ Church, Oxford

Memberships

  • Revenue Bar Association
  • Administrative Law Bar Association

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