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4-5 Gray's Inn Square

Local Government

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4-5 Gray's Inn Square

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Local Government - London (Bar)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

4-5 Gray's Inn Square boasts an impressive local government practice as part of its wide-ranging strengths in public law. Members are frequently instructed by local authorities across the country to provide expertise on a wide array of matters, including transportation, education, tax and planning. The set continues to work on notable cases, such as advising the Crown Estate Commissioners in relation to the Oxford Circus public realm redevelopment. One client praises the set, stating that it "provides a highly professional service in several key areas of expertise which are crucial to local government litigation".

Emily Martin leads the clerking team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher Baker
    Christopher Baker

    Christopher Baker

    Christopher Baker has a broad practice covering various aspects of public sector law, such as strategic administration and policy work. He routinely leads in high-stakes matters at the upper levels of the courts and tribunal system. He offers complementary expertise in housing law.

    • Chris has an excellent, comprehensive knowledge of housing, landlord and local government law. He is particularly skilled at communicating complex issues in a straightforward, comprehensible manner.

      Local Government respondentUK Bar
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  • Jonathan Manning
    Jonathan Manning

    Jonathan Manning

    Jonathan Manning is an experienced public law junior who is often instructed in cases concerning human rights and housing. He acts both for and against local governments. He also advises extensively on policy, strategy and transactional matters. He is experienced appearing before all levels of the UK court system, including the Supreme Court.

    • Jonathan is a fabulous advocate.

      Local Government respondentUK Bar
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  • Vivienne Sedgley
    Vivienne Sedgley

    Vivienne Sedgley

    Vivienne Sedgley is a highly regarded junior. She has experience acting for national agencies as well as local councils. She regularly appears before all levels of the UK courts, and her recent experience includes handling matters concerning local authorities' emergency powers.

    • Vivienne Sedgley is really intuitive and professional and delivered our needs.

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  • Timothy Straker
    Timothy Straker

    Timothy Straker

    Timothy Straker KC is a seasoned practitioner in the field of public sector law, routinely appearing in complex, high-profile local authority disputes. He acts for London-based public authorities involved in major infrastructure and development projects, such as the construction of cycle superhighways.

    • Timothy is absolutely brilliant. He just has an encyclopedic knowledge.

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