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Administrative & Public Law: Mainly Public Sector & Charities - UK-wide

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Bindmans is a market-leading firm in public law that demonstrates prowess in the defence of judicial reviews, alongside its organisational claimant work to bolster a standout presence in traditional claimant cases. The firm acts on behalf of a wide range of clients including campaign groups, commercial entities and educational organisations.

Work Highlights

  • Bindmans acted for the London Mining Network in their judicial review challenge against the London Metal Exchange. The challenge alleged that the LME's policy approved unlawful conduct in breach of their statutory duty.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John Halford
John Halford
Star Individuals
John Halford heads the public law and human rights practice at Bindmans. He has wide-ranging public law expertise and is regularly sought after by professional associations, regulators and commercial clients.

He consistently goes above and beyond to deliver a seamless and exceptional experience. His dedication to excellence, attention to detail and commitment to clients sets him apart.

Undeniably, John is the best public law litigator in the country. He is an amazing thinker, deeply sensitive and never gives up on a client.

John is a seasoned and highly knowledgeable expert in his field. He is a formidable lawyer.

John gets to the crux of the legal matters quickly and has a substantial network of experts to call on when needed.

John is the doyen of public law. He has some of the best strategic judgement of any lawyer I know. He always looks ahead five steps and thinks of things other lawyers would never think of.

Shirin Marker
Shirin Marker
Star Associates
Shirin Marker represents a range of clients in public law matters with a particular specialism in those relating to immigration rights and national security.

Shirin is very clever and is unafraid to pursue novel legal arguments.

Shirin is very highly regarded in public law.

She is exceptionally hard-working and dedicated to get results for clients.

Silvia Nicolaou Garcia
Star Associates
Senior associate Silvia Nicolaou Garcia of Simpson Millar has a highly respected public law and human rights practice. She regularly works with vulnerable individuals who have been victims of trafficking or child abuse.

Silvia manages to combine empathy and compassion with a shrewd ability to spot an important legal challenge, and she gets results.

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John Halford
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John Halford
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Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant

John Halford
John Halford
Star Individuals
Shirin Marker
Shirin Marker
Star Associates
Silvia Nicolaou Garcia
Star Associates