Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
What the Team is Known For
Blackstone Chambers' pre-eminence in public law is demonstrated by its involvement in the most significant constitutional cases; the set also leads the field when it comes to commercial or human rights-focused judicial review. Recent highlights include members' role in the high-profile challenge to the Government’s decision to apply VAT to private school fees and their appearance in the challenge to the Octopus and Bulb energy deal. Members act for a multitude of central government departments as well as regulators across various industries, including energy, financial services and telecommunications. Barristers from the set are also instructed by claimants and campaign groups. The set boasts numerous appearances in the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, the Supreme Court and the ECtHR. One solicitor notes: "Blackstone are the thoroughbreds of the public law world, and it shows at every level, from silks who handle all the most complex cases to juniors who are technically excellent and reliable. There are no weak links."