Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Local Government - London (Bar)
What the Team is Known For
Cornerstone Barristers is a well-regarded set offering expertise across a wide range of local government matters. Members represent local authorities both in London and across the UK and are noted for their expert advisory work concerning councillors' conduct, the allocation of budgets, and local authority responsibilities, duties and powers. The set's barristers are also experienced in the handling of cases relating to social housing, planning, data protection, licensing and environment law and are regularly instructed to appear in judicial review proceedings. Clients say that the set offers "real breadth and depth, and skilled advocates at every level of seniority," and that "Cornerstone Barristers hones a holistic approach where the commercial understanding of its members is factored in the advice given." Members frequently undertake novel cases including a defending an appeal of the fixed penalty notice for breaching a Public Spaces Protection Order around an abortion clinic.
Daryl Hughes is the deputy senior clerk.