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Balfour+Manson LLP

Administrative & Public Law

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Balfour+Manson LLP

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Administrative & Public Law - Scotland

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What the Team is Known For
Balfour+Manson has a strong track record of acting in high-profile disputes on novel questions of public law. The firm is particularly renowned for its representation of applicants in high-profile judicial reviews involving human rights, EU or constitutional issues. The team is also adept in commercial matters, planning issues and professional discipline. Its lawyers are regularly sought after by public bodies, commercial organisations and regulators. In addition, the team is increasingly active on environment-related public law challenges.
Strengths

Balfour+Manson are available and accessible at all times. They have a depth of knowledge and a willingness to explore a wide range of legal arguments.

B+M are diligent, well-organised and enormously impressive. Their attention to detail makes them outstanding.

The lawyers at Balfour are always there when needed and provide calm reassurance at stressful and complex stages of litigation.

B+M ably handle some of the most complex public law litigation in Scotland. The team are on top of their brief, know the legal framework inside-out and are always alert to strategic points.

Work Highlights

Balfour+Manson acted for For Women Scotland as the petitioner in a judicial review to challenge the revised statutory guidance which included a new definition of 'woman' in the Gender Representation on Public

Boards (Scotland) Act 2018 .

Notable practitioners
Sindi Mules
Sindi Mules is a partner in the litigation team at Balfour+Manson. She is noted for her expertise in handling judicial review matters relating to human rights. She also focuses on cases with environmental and planning law aspects.

Sindi is very astute, responsive and knowledgeable.

Sindi is brilliant in high-pressure situations. Nothing throws her off her stride. She is exactly the person you want in fast-moving public law cases.

Sindi is a safe pair of hands when it comes to judicial review. She brings a wealth of experience that is practically unmatched in the whole sector.

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