Testimonials
We have instructed Chelsea several times, often at short notice and with tight deadlines. Chelsea has been fantastic, nothing is too much trouble and she is always available to help. Chelsea goes above and beyond - even drawing up a checklist/table for the client to complete prior to a conference in order to make the best use of time. I have attended court with Chelsea on a few occasions and I agree with my clients in that she is professional yet down to earth and very good at explaining any issues to the client in a calm yet empathetic way. 10/10
Thank you very much for this. It sounds like it was a bit of an uphill struggle! The client was very impressed with your efforts and has asked me to pass on their thanks.
Thank you for all your work in representing our client and bringing the matter to an end. Our client is also very happy.
We were extremely impressed by the professionalism and tenacity of Ms Sparks and she secured an excellent outcome at the hearing.
I have to say that you are highly effective and I have been massively impressed with all the instructions that you have dealt with for us
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Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how, why and for how long Chelsea Sparks will process or retain your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If Chelsea has been instructed by you, your litigation friend, your solicitor or agent, or through a pro bono referral, it is necessary to process your personal data in order to provide legal services. This may include advising on the prospects of litigation, advising on the value of a claim, representation at hearings or trial, and reviewing legal issues or evidence.
Recipients of your data
Depending on the nature of your case, data may be shared with courts and tribunals, your solicitors or agents, witnesses, experts, other legal representatives, ombudsmen or regulators, education and examining bodies, and current, past or prospective employers.
Special categories of data
Some matters require processing special category personal data, including information about health, ethnicity, religion, trade union membership, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal allegations and convictions. Such data will only be processed where necessary to represent you or advise on your claim.
Retention
Your personal data will be retained for no longer than necessary and, where possible, anonymised. In general, records relating to cases are retained for at least six years to comply with professional obligations under the Bar Code of Conduct and tax record-keeping obligations.
Once your case has concluded and any fees have been paid, only the personal data necessary for regulatory compliance, conflict checking, defence of complaints or fee disputes, and reference in future similar cases will be retained.
Your rights
You may request confirmation that your personal data is being processed, request a copy of that data, request rectification of inaccurate data, object to certain processing, request restriction of processing, or request erasure where the GDPR permits it. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time, although doing so may mean Chelsea can no longer provide the legal services requested.
Security
Appropriate physical and technical measures are taken to safeguard your personal data and prevent unauthorised access, accidental loss, misuse or disclosure.
Complaints or queries
If you have any questions about this privacy notice, or how your personal data is used, please email clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk or the clerks at clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk, or call 01823 247 247.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Further information is available at ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/.
Work with Chelsea
Send us your details and a member of the clerking team will be in touch. Or call us now on 01823 247 247.