Jude Bunting KC

Appointed Senior Counsel in the United Kingdom in 2022 and shortlisted internationally for awards every year since, Jude has joined the Victorian Bar specialising in media law, defamation law, public law and international human rights.  He is an internationally renowned expert in defending the rights of the media and in arguing novel and high-profile points of law. Jude's practice includes cases involving surveillance, national security, prisons, police, international law, and women’s rights.

Jude's international professional recognition includes being named "Public Law Junior of the Year" at the Legal 500 UK Bar Awards, “Human Rights and Public Law Junior of the Year” at the Chambers and Partners UK Bar Awards, and "Lawyer of the Week” in The UK Times.  He is listed internationally in seven practice areas in Chambers and Partners and in five practice areas in the Legal 500.

In Chambers and Partners (2026), Jude is ranked in administrative and public law, civil liberties and human rights, defamation and privacy, data protection, police law, protest law, and inquests and public inquiries. Feedback includes:

"Jude Bunting is a force. He is relentlessly talented, has a relentless work ethic and has relentless wisdom." "Jude is very bright and very personable." "Jude is brilliant, creative and clever. He is a nightmare as an opponent because he is so good." "Jude Bunting is a complete legend. He is really good with clients, always a pleasure to work with and highly intelligent. He is a brilliant all-rounder."

In Legal 500 (2026), Jude is ranked in administrative and public law, defamation and privacy, data protection, inquests and inquiries and police law. Client quotes include:

"A delight to work with and really good with clients. He seems able to pick up anything at short notice and is amazing at jumping on (and expeditiously advising) very difficult and unique issues. Very good judgement."

“Jude is a genuine pleasure to work with, hugely enthusiastic and always eager for a new challenge, including in new and untested areas. His client care is excellent. He is razor sharp and intelligent. He somehow manages to get everyone in the courtroom onside, even with the most tricky of defendants and judges. He is an excellent advocate, confident, assured and compelling in his arguments.”

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