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What the Team is Known For

Doughty Street Chambers is "distinguished by its deep legal knowledge, particularly in human rights law and public interest litigation" and is highly regarded as a go-to set for protest cases. The set's barristers are routinely instructed in high-profile judicial reviews concerning the right to protest and challenges to injunctions preventing occupation. The team is also lauded for its expert representation of protesters in criminal proceedings. Recent standout cases handled by the set include Cuciurean v UK, an appeal to the ECtHR following a Court of Appeal decision concerning committal for contempt over the breach of a civil injunction relating to HS2 protest activity, and R (Graham Smith) v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis concerning the lawfulness of the arrest of an anti-monarchist at the coronation of King Charles III.

Sian Wilkins is the senior civil clerk.

Strengths

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Doughty Street's clerks go above and beyond and I have nothing but good things to say about them.

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Chloe Cousins and Matt Butchard are both outstanding and exceptionally responsive.

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Doughty Street's clerks are delightful and really good value for money.

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Doughty Street's clerks have constructive conversations about fees for private clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jacob Bindman
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Jacob Bindman is a well-regarded criminal and public law barrister. His wide-ranging expertise encompasses matters such as terrorism, serious crime and protest law, and he represents clients in cases involving a variety of issues, including the right to protest.

Jacob Bindman is a wonderful barrister and a great person to be in court with.

Jacob Bindman is very level-headed and affable.

Jacob Bindman is really excellent indeed.

Jacob has a very personable presence in court and with judges.

Jacob is a very effective and understated advocate.

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Jude Bunting
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Jude Bunting
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Jude Bunting KC is noted for his adroit representation of protesters in complex civil claims. He is frequently instructed in judicial review challenges against the police and public bodies concerning actions to prevent occupations and the restriction of protesters' access to events.

If Jude Bunting is available, you need to get him on your side.

Jude Bunting is outrageously bright, very creative and amazing at strategic litigation plans that others cannot conceive of.

Jude is the absolute superstar of this area and he is really pushing the upper boundaries of excellent.

Jude Bunting is a formidable and creative barrister who is doing some of the most interesting parts of protest law.

Jude is lighthearted with a great sense of humour.

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Kirsty Brimelow
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Kirsty Brimelow KC is a highly regarded silk noted for her expert representation of protesters in both civil and criminal proceedings. She has been involved in several leading protest law cases and has been instrumental in shaping the law in this area.

Kirsty Brimelow is a key standout leader with unrivalled experience and knowledge.

Kirsty Brimelow is a go-to person in this area. She is a very highly experienced barrister.

Kirsty Brimelow is a very experienced criminal practitioner.

Kirsty Brimelow is excellent.

Kirsty is great at identifying a winning point.

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Piers Marquis
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Piers Marquis is a skilled and experienced junior with a long history of handling protest matters. He has been involved in a broad variety of protest contexts, from student riots to environmental and peace campaigns. He has experience acting as sole and leading counsel, and has acted both in criminal investigations and in public inquiries.

Piers is a really good brief who is very popular with clients and solicitors.

Piers Marquis is approachable and a skilled tactician.

Piers is an excellent advocate.

Piers has been absolutely excellent.

Piers is great with clients.

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Pippa Woodrow
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Pippa Woodrow is a junior with wide protest law expertise. She is regularly instructed to represent protesters in both criminal and civil proceedings and has particular experience handling matters involving the ECHR, especially Articles 10 and 11.

Pippa Woodrow is excellent and has been in this field for a long time.

Pippa's grasp of the technical side of protest cases is first rate.

Pippa is a really good brief who is very popular with clients and solicitors.

Pippa is a passionate, dedicated lawyer who really strives for the best for her clients.

Pippa is a real expert in her field.

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Tim Moloney
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Tim Moloney KC is a leading protest law barrister, lauded for his expert representation of individuals in high-profile appeals concerning aggravated trespass and public nuisance.

Tim Moloney deserves a medal for his miscarriage of justice work.

Technically Tim is just brilliant, yet he remains refreshingly down to earth.

Tim Moloney is a formidable criminal advocate.

Tim Moloney is a passionate advocate who is full of grit and determination to get the results that a client seeks.

If I were ever in trouble, he would be on the shortlist of people I would go to.

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Adam Wagner
Adam Wagner
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Adam Wagner KC is well regarded for his expertise in protest law cases and is particularly well versed in matters involving human rights law issues. He deals with matters touching the boundaries of civil and criminal law, including civil contempt cases.

Adam Wagner is a good supervisor and leader.

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Jude Bunting KC
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Kirsty Brimelow KC
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Tim Moloney KC
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Jacob Bindman
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Pippa Woodrow
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