Home / Expertise / Law For Business / Information Law Information Law Overview Contact Work Highlights Related Insights We regularly advise on Freedom of Information (FOIA) and Environmental Information (EIR) issues. We recognise that advances in technology and increased public sector transparency have made compliance in this area more time consuming and burdensome. Our aim is to use our knowledge and experience to help public bodies ensure compliance with this legislation but with minimal impact on their business. Our information law specialists have a wealth of experience in helping public sector clients to navigate the rules regarding FOI and EIR and can provide support and assistance with: Dealing with complex requests for information relating to confidential and commercially sensitive material, including those related to public procurement exercises. Advising on the application of appropriate exemptions. Dealing with complaints to the Information Commissioner’s Office. Assisting with public interest test arguments and determinations. Strategies for dealing with vexatious requestors. Responding to ICO enquiries. Advice in relation to and representation at appeals before the Information Tribunals in relation to FOIA and EIR. Training your Information Governance teams on FOIA and EIR compliance. Related expertise include: Commercial Disputes, Data Protection, Employment Contracts & Rights. Related Expertise Commercial Disputes Data Protection Employment Contracts & Rights Share this page Like to talk about Information Law? Lowri Phillips Partner IN BRIEF FULL PROFILE Helen Snow Senior Associate IN BRIEF FULL PROFILE Hayley Lewis Senior Associate IN BRIEF FULL PROFILE All the team Send Work highlights First Tier Tribunal Appeal Successfully representing a public authority in relation to an appeal to the First Tier Tribunal (General Regulatory Chamber - Information Rights) under the Environmental Information Regulations in order to withhold information under the confidential commercial information exception. Independent Inquiry Information Release Advising a public authority in relation to the release of information to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. ICO Criminal Enquiry Advising a Local Authority in relation to a criminal enquiry by the ICO under s.77 of FOIA, involving the potential prosecution of a number of the Local Authority staff and liaising with the ICO’s criminal prosecutions department. Related insights Legal Update: Negotiating contracts – what not to forget Legal Update: The Emergence of Corporate Social Responsibility Webinar: Leaving a legacy through asset protection Webinar: Midlands PowerHour: "No jab, No job" - Vaccination issues in… Legal Update: Choice of law causes turbulence See all Information Law Insights By clicking 'Accept All Cookies', you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyse site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Note that accepted cookies can be manually removed using your browser settings. See our cookie policy for more. Cookie settings Accept all cookies Privacy Policy Website Terms of Use Cookie Policy Extranet Client Login Website Accessibility Pricing Guides Follow Us 0844 736 0006 info@geldards.com Get insights in your inbox Subscribe now * Please note that the cost of calling our 0844 numbers will include a "service" charge of 6p per minute and an "access" charge from your phone company. Geldards will not receive any payment from the call charges.