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Local Government - London (Bar)

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

39 Essex Chambers is a "really skilled and experienced" set with noted expertise in local government matters. Members are regularly instructed in complex and high-profile cases relating to planning, tax, education and procurement, and have experience appearing before the courts at all levels, up to and including the Supreme Court. Cases concerning local authority powers and duties are a key strength for the team. The set's barristers act for a wide range of clients, including individual claimants, businesses, care homes and local authorities across the UK. Commentators note that "the set demonstrates excellence at all levels," and members are "very knowledgeable and offer a wealth of experience".

Lindsay Scott heads the clerking as CEO of chambers.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Fenella Morris
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Band 2

Fenella Morris KC is an erudite local government silk advising local authorities and individuals in complex cases incorporating various aspects of both public and private law. She is also well known for her deep knowledge and understanding of healthcare, education and community care work.

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Jack Anderson
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Band 2

Jack Anderson has a broad local government practice and a particular focus on cases concerning education, social care and the Court of Protection. He regularly represents local authorities and appears in the Administrative Court and the Upper Tribunal. He also has experience appearing for his clients in claims for judicial review.

Jack Anderson is very experienced and very reasonable.

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James Strachan
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Band 2

James Strachan KC is a dynamic local government silk with an excellent track record in local authority disputes and vast experience in judicial review proceedings. He routinely advises on high-profile infrastructure projects. He is regularly instructed to act both for and against local authorities. He also has experience acting on major compulsory purchase orders.

James is incisive in opinion and strategy, and in complex and challenging cases.

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Jenni Richards
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Band 2

Jenni Richards KC enjoys a solid reputation for her work in public law, including matters relating to local authority vires, civil liberties and regulatory law. A highly experienced practitioner, she acts predominantly for local government bodies and public interest groups. She is regularly instructed in cases involving healthcare and mental health issues.

Jenni is a complete all-rounder who is great on her feet. She is very good in contentious cases, willing to make bold points, and she is also excellent with her clients.

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Rose Grogan
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Band 3

Rose Grogan has a noteworthy practice encompassing sophisticated local government matters. She has been instructed in high-profile matters including the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recently. She frequently represents local authorities, government departments and housing associations, among others.

Rose is very personable, adaptive and able to work across a range of complex matters. She brings real intelligence, grasping new and complex issues quickly and with real insight and understanding.

Ranked Barristers at
39 Essex Chambers

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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Local Government

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Fenella Morris KC
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Band 2
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James Strachan KC
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Band 2
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Jenni Richards KC
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Band 2

Juniors

London (Bar)

Local Government

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Jack Anderson
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Band 2
3
Rose Grogan
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Band 3