Qualified as a Solicitor
Position
Contact Details

1997
Consultant
T: 07808 079264
F: 01924 451129
ibrahim@actnow.org.uk

Specialist areas

• Data Protection
• Freedom of Information
• Surveillance Law
• Privacy and Human Rights

Profile

Ibrahim is widely acknowledged as one of the country's leading experts on Information law. He advises and trains clients in data protection, freedom of information and surveillance law. Ibrahim has an impressive list of clients, particularly from the local government, health and education sectors.

Notable Clients

• Association of Greater Manchester Authorities
• Bevan Brittan Solicitors
• The Scottish Executive
• English Partnerships
• Institute of Public Finance
• Northern Ireland Housing Executive
• Kent County Council
• London Borough of Camden
• North Yorkshire County Council
• North Yorkshire Fire Service

What Others Say

"Ibrahim's half day seminar on the Freedom of Information Act was excellent and enabled everyone to go away with a good understanding of the legislation, how to respond to requests and the broader issues around records management. Ibrahim has the rare ability to bring difficult subjects to life and make training sessions enjoyable. Recommended without reservation."
Alan Jaques, Head of Property Services London Borough of Camden

"I wish to pass on my thanks for your excellent presentations in relation to the above topics. All the attendees commented on how interesting and practical the course was.. I have no hesitation in recommending this course to other Public Sector Legal Department/Organisations. Thank you again for all your assistance."
Marie Anderson, Legal Department, Northern Ireland Housing Executive

"Spot-on training well tailored for our internal needs and full of good practical advice. All our queries dealt with on the day."
David Ward, Principal Solicitor, South Norfolk District Council

Appointments

• Examiner for the British Computer Society's Certificate in Data Protection.
• Member of the editorial board of Open Government: A Journal on Freedom of information (www.opengovjournal.org).
• Member of Home Office Consultation Group on the Freedom of Information Bill.
• Member of European Information Manager Network (EURIM).
• Formerly Non Executive Director of Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust.

Publications

Ibrahim is a regular contributor to Solicitors Journal, IRRV Insight Magazine and Local Government Chronicle. He has also had articles published in The Lawyer and the Journal of the Law Society of Scotland.

Ibrahim also contributed to the privacy law aspects of a book entitled Spy TV Just who is the digital revolution overthrowing?” which won the 1999 Big Brother Award from Privacy International.

Training

Ibrahim continues to deliver courses and conferences, both in house and external, for different parts of the public sector. These include local authorities, the NHS and various government departments. Ibrahim delivers training through Act Now Training. Full details of all courses can be found at www.actnow.org.uk