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Civil Liberties & Human Rights

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Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

11KBW enjoys a strong reputation as a "go-to set for a complex piece of work" and for its human rights and civil liberties practice, which ranges through immigration and mental health matters, to disputes concerning privacy and the disclosure of criminal records. The set has "very high calibre barristers" and is a popular choice for individual claimants and NGOs, as well as state and public bodies.

The set's barristers are acting on behalf of the UK Government before the ECtHR defending changes to prisoners' voting rights, which came into effect in 2018.

Mark Dann leads the clerking team as Senior Clerk.

Strengths

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Michael Smith is a fantastic clerk who always picks up.

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The clerks that I have worked with are incredibly accessible and easy to work with.

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Mark Dann is excellent.

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11KBW's clerks are excellent.

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Notable Practitioners

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Christopher Knight
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Christopher Knight
1
Band 1

Christopher Knight is a well-regarded barrister whose broad civil liberties and human rights practice is enhanced by his complementary expertise in administrative and public law, data protection and EU law. He has been involved in important constitutional law cases in addition to challenges to the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chris is a true expert in the field.

Chris is commercially astute and has an unrivalled understanding of the manner in which the Government approaches public law cases.

Chris is absolutely first-rate and a very pleasant opponent.

Chris Knight is a cut above everyone else.

Chris is excellent to work with.

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Jason Coppel
2
Band 2

Jason Coppel KC tackles a broad array of cutting-edge human rights work, both in the British courts and in the ECtHR. Since taking silk, his practice has shifted towards claimant-side instructions; he represents NGOs and individuals in challenges to amendments of the Ministerial Code and in issues of jurisdiction, construction and human rights law relating to NHS contracts.

Jason Coppel is decisive and confident.

Strategy is Jason's constant focus which he combines with technical expertise and a reassuring and calm presence.

Jason Coppel is really technical, calm and strategic.

Jason is at the forefront of human rights and public law.

Jason Coppel is an excellent strategic thinker.

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Philippe Sands
2
Band 2

Philippe Sands KC in an experienced international human rights silk. He is noted for his skill in claims before the European Court of Human Rights and the International Court of Justice.

Philippe Sands is a clear front-runner.

Philippe Sands is known internationally as a strong environmental lawyer.

Philippe Sands is amazing, especially his work on eco-side.

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Joanne Clement
3
Band 3

Joanne Clement KC is highly regarded for her adroit representation of both claimant and defendant clients, often in landmark human rights cases. Her comprehensive offering covers areas such as privacy rights, religious freedoms and deaths in detention. She is increasingly recognised for her work in deprivation of liberty cases.

Joanne Clement has impressive advocacy skills.

Joanne Clement is slick, persuasive and clear.

Joanne will go above and beyond and schedule calls in evenings to accommodate her clients.

Joanne is very forceful for her clients.

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Aileen McColgan
4
Aileen McColgan
4
Band 4

Aileen McColgan KC has a strong human rights practice, taking in issues of gender identity, equality, privacy and a host of other issues.

Aileen is very personable and easy to work alongside.

Aileen is thoughtful with quick turnaround at a high quality.

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Hannah Slarks
4
Hannah Slarks
4
Band 4

Hannah Slarks is an experienced junior with a broad civil liberties practice. She has a particular specialism in handling discrimination and freedom of expression claims.

Hannah is great at collaborating.

Hannah is incredibly diligent in absorbing and analysing information.

Hannah's knowledge of human rights and immigration was so strong.

Hannah Slarks is an excellent junior, doing amazing work.

Hannah Slarks is incredibly hands-on and user-friendly.

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Ruth Kennedy
4
Ruth Kennedy
4
Band 4

Ruth Kennedy has gained in prominence in the human rights sphere and is experienced in a variety of cases, including those touching on environmental and equality law.

Ruth Kennedy has a dynamic and versatile practice.

Ruth is very to the point, concise and passionate.

Ruth Kennedy is excellent and fantastic at deep legal research.

Ruth Kennedy is a real star of the future and a star of the junior bar already.

Ruth's written advocacy is extremely good.

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Stephen Kosmin
4
Band 4

Stephen Kosmin has acted in numerous important judicial reviews and other challenges concerning human rights issues, such as privacy and access to welfare.

Stephen Kosmin is, in my view, a phenomenally gifted lawyer.

Stephen is both extremely creative and extremely solid - which is a rare combination.

Stephen Kosmin is almost certainly a star of the future.

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Zac Sammour
4
Zac Sammour
4
Band 4

Zac Sammour focuses his practice on an array of areas, including public, commercial, employment and data protection law. His civil liberties work often lies at the cross-section of his other interests.

Zac is amazing. He's an absolute superstar.

Zac's ability to analyse complex legal issues is incomparable.

Zac Sammour is an absolutely outstanding opponent with a stellar future ahead of him.

Zac Sammour has a brilliant mind.

Zac is a 'go-to' junior for complex human rights and employment cases.

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Cecilia Ivimy
Cecilia Ivimy
New Silks

Cecilia Ivimy KC is an experienced civil liberties and human rights barrister whose clients include central government, local authorities and public sector unions.

Cecilia is a real expert in this field.

Cecilia is really intelligent, really clear and a detailed advocate.

Cecilia is bright, very meticulous and has an eye for detail.

Cecilia is an outstanding barrister with fantastic attention to detail and excellent client service.

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Tom Cross
Tom Cross
New Silks

Tom Cross KC often appears in key civil liberties and human rights cases. His broad practice encompasses prison law, complex judicial reviews and significant claims for damages, with a particular focus on religious expression. He acts for both claimants and defendants, including individuals, regulatory bodies and the UK and Welsh governments.

Tom Cross is a seasoned public law litigator who handles complex concepts effortlessly and strives to be innovative in formulating strategy and argument.

Tom Cross is at the very top of his game.

Tom is an extraordinary talent.

Tom Cross is creative, sharp and has a rare ability to view matters holistically from a multi-disciplinary perspective.

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Ranked Barristers at
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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Civil Liberties & Human Rights
2
Jason Coppel KC
2
Band 2
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Joanne Clement KC
3
Band 3
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Aileen McColgan KC
4
Aileen McColgan KC
4
Band 4
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Cecilia Ivimy KC
Cecilia Ivimy KC
New Silks
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Tom Cross KC
Tom Cross KC
New Silks
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International Human Rights Law
2
Philippe Sands KC
2
Band 2
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Juniors

London (Bar)

Civil Liberties & Human Rights
Christopher Knight
1
Christopher Knight
1
Band 1
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Hannah Slarks
4
Hannah Slarks
4
Band 4
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Ruth Kennedy
4
Ruth Kennedy
4
Band 4
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4
Stephen Kosmin
4
Band 4
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Zac Sammour
4
Zac Sammour
4
Band 4
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