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1 Crown Office Row

Administrative & Public Law

UK Bar Guide 2026 : London (Bar)

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1 Crown Office Row

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Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

1 Crown Office Row is best known in the administrative law field for its barristers' deft handling of cases with national security elements, in the role of special advocate. The set is "renowned for its proficiency in public law". This work sees its members acting in prominent judicial reviews involving immigration law, criminal justice and counter-extremism. The set also possesses considerable public law expertise in various issues outside this niche, including healthcare provision and regulation, prisoners' rights and the conduct of public inquiries. Members tend to act for the government in these cases, such as their role in the high-profile challenge of the government's decision to cut winter fuel payments.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks are really excellent - they're very friendly and work well together as a team, making good recommendations.

    Administrative & Public Law respondentUK Bar

  • The clerks are amazing and they always reply to my queries within a few minutes.

    Administrative & Public Law respondentUK Bar

  • The clerking is very accommodating and efficient.

    Administrative & Public Law respondentUK Bar

  • Practice Director Chloe Turvill is consistently pleasant to deal with and no issue is too difficult.

    Administrative & Public Law respondentUK Bar

Notable Practitioners

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  • Angus McCullough
    Angus McCullough

    Angus McCullough

    Angus McCullough KC is a skilled advocate who focuses on the overlap between administrative, human rights and immigration law. In his role as special advocate, he handles sensitive litigation involving questions of national security, terrorism and the actions of the intelligence services.

    • Angus is a giant in this area yet is so approachable. He is really lovely and deals with complex issues as if they were the most basic thing.

      Administrative & Public Law respondentUK Bar

    • Angus is an excellent barrister with very good judgement.

      Administrative & Public Law respondentUK Bar

    • Angus is the leading special advocate. He is brilliantly skilled and a first choice for these incredibly difficult cases.

      Administrative & Public Law respondentUK Bar

    • Angus has real authority in court. He is a brilliant judicial review advocate - he goes at a nice pace and is on top of the detail.

      Administrative & Public Law respondentUK Bar
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  • Natasha Barnes
    Natasha Barnes

    Natasha Barnes

    Natasha Barnes demonstrates clear prowess in public law matters concerning national security, crime and broader human rights questions. As A Panel counsel, she regularly advises and acts for a range of government departments.

    • Natasha is a highly recommended and excellent junior.

      Administrative & Public Law respondentUK Bar

    • Natasha is an extremely good advocate and a trusted lawyer. She is good at handling difficult clients and complex national security work.

      Administrative & Public Law respondentUK Bar

    • Natasha is an absolutely brilliant junior. She is a superb oral and written advocate.

      Administrative & Public Law respondentUK Bar

    • Natasha is a very sensible barrister and she is good with clients.

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  • Shaheen Rahman
    Shaheen Rahman

    Shaheen Rahman

    Shaheen Rahman KC is highly praised for her skill as a special advocate, particularly when acting in the interests of claimants in national security cases involving allegations of unlawful detention, torture or rendition. Her wider public law practice includes bringing and defending a broad range of judicial review challenges.

    • Shaheen gets great successes for my clients. She is very insightful, understanding and has great strategy.

      Administrative & Public Law respondentUK Bar

    • Shaheen is very thorough and determined to make sure all points are made to the ultimate extent. She has vast experience of public law, and that is very obvious when you work with her.

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