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Civil Liberties & Human Rights - Scotland (Bar)

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What the Team is Known For

Considered a "go-to stable for civil liberties and human rights matters" and a top choice for government departments and public bodies in Scotland and the wider UK, Axiom Advocates is respected for its broad expertise. The set's advocates regularly act across immigration matters, healthcare disputes and judicial reviews. Recently members of the stable advised the Scottish Ministers in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers, a second challenge concerning guidance issues under the Gender Representation on Public Boards Act 2018.

Lesley Flynn leads the clerking team as Practice Manager.

Strengths

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Colleen Adams is particularly good.

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We have worked with all of Axiom's clerks, and each offers an excellent service.

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The clerks are helpful and responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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Lesley Irvine
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Band 1

Lesley Irvine is skilled at appearing in human rights and civil liberties judicial review and appellate cases for both claimants and respondents. She has particular experience in equalities and EU law matters and is regularly instructed by government.

Lesley Irvine is absolutely brilliant.

Lesley is very strong and has a wealth of experience on civil liberties and human rights matters.

Lesley has a highly forensic brain.

Lesley has an excellent eye for detail and a commitment to providing the best advice.

Her submissions in the Supreme Court were very good and she didn't get fazed by the Justices.

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David Blair
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Band 2

David Blair is a public law junior who focuses his practice on complex issues relating to human rights matters and clinical negligence cases.

David Blair has that extraordinary combination of great analytical skills, being able to quickly find the relevant points, and tackling those points fairly quickly.

David provides clear and sensible advice, often in sensitive and complex matters.

David is always responsive to any queries that arise.

David Blair's written work is excellent and delivered on time.

David Blair provided thorough advice to his clients, alongside a very helpful consultation with them.

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Lesley Irvine
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David Blair
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