Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in London for Data Protection and Employment Law
Established in 2002, Mariel Irvine Solicitors is a boutique legal practice based in London. Our firm specialises in data protection, employment law, stress at work claims, inquests, and insurance litigation, combining deep sector knowledge with practical experience. We have represented clients in high-profile cases including the London Bombings Inquests, Leveson Inquiry, and Manchester Arena Inquiry. Our team has drafted pioneering legislation such as the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 and authored practical guides on vicarious liability and data breach litigation. With decades of cumulative experience, we provide strategic legal advice to corporate executives, insurers, and public sector organisations.Our expertise extends to defending complex liability claims, negotiating employment settlements, and delivering tailored training programs. Recognised in Chambers and Partners for our 'dedicated personal service' and 'superb' work quality, we prioritise client needs through responsive, transparent communication. Our practice integrates regulatory compliance, policy development, and dispute resolution to deliver measurable outcomes for clients across diverse industries.
Services
Data Protection
Employment Law
Inquests and Inquiries
Insurance Claims
Metal Recycling Compliance
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years' experience in data protection and employment law
- Authors of industry-standard guides on vicarious liability and metal recycling legislation
- Successfully represented clients in the London Bombings Inquests and Leveson Inquiry
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with proven compliance track record
- Provide tailored legal training programs for insurers and public sector clients
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Outstanding experienced specialist
Quality of her work superb
Clever quick and efficient
Devoted to clients needs
Sensible no-nonsense advice
Services
Data Protection
Specialist legal advice on GDPR compliance, data breach litigation, and privacy rights. We act as outsourced data protection officers for multinational retailers and advise on policy coverage issues. Our team has recovered compensation for clients in data protection breach claims.
Employment Law
Representation in discrimination claims, stress at work cases, and employment tribunal proceedings. We negotiate exit settlements for executives and defend liability claims arising from workplace incidents across prisons, schools, and healthcare settings.
Inquests and Inquiries
Expert advocacy in high-profile public inquiries and coronial inquests. We have represented British Transport Police at London Bombings Inquests and advised on the Manchester Arena Inquiry. Our work includes preparing witnesses and challenging prejudicial evidence.
Insurance Claims
Defense of complex insurance claims involving vicarious liability, assault cases, and construction site incidents. We advise insurers on policy wordings and deliberate act exclusions, with notable success in multi-million-pound cases.
Metal Recycling Compliance
Pioneering legal guidance on the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, including licensing applications and policy interpretation. We drafted the original legislation and provide training to industry stakeholders on compliance requirements.
People
Mariel Irvine
Founder & Solicitor
Qualified data protection practitioner with 20+ years' experience in employment law and regulatory compliance. Author of three legal practice guides and regular presenter at industry conferences. Recognised in Chambers and Partners for 'sensible, no-nonsense advice'.
Questions
What areas of law does Mariel Irvine Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in data protection, employment law, inquests and inquiries, insurance claims, and metal recycling regulatory compliance.
How experienced is the firm in public inquiries?
We have represented clients at major inquiries including the London Bombings Inquests, Leveson Inquiry, and Manchester Arena Inquiry since 2002.
Do you handle insurance policy coverage disputes?
Yes, we advise on policy wordings, deliberate act exclusions, and vicarious liability claims for major insurers.
Can you assist with Scrap Metal Dealers Act compliance?
We drafted the original legislation and provide licensing advice, training, and policy interpretation for industry stakeholders.
What employment law services do you offer?
We handle discrimination claims, stress at work cases, employment tribunal proceedings, and executive exit negotiations.
Are your legal services available outside London?
While based in London, we act for clients nationwide and have represented parties in Gibraltar and across the UK.
