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Administrative & Public Law: Mainly Commercial
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Fieldfisher successfully acted for Jersey Hemp in judicial review proceedings against the Secretary of State for the Home Office. This is in relation to the unlawful closure of Jersey Hemp's farm.
Strengths
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Every solicitor that I have worked with at Fieldfisher is excellent and at the very top of their game. They know their areas of the law inside and out and all of their work is top notch.
Administrative & Public Law: Mainly Commercial respondentUKFieldfisher give clear advice, promptly, on a variety of complex matters.
Administrative & Public Law: Mainly Commercial respondentUKFieldfisher have a strategic mindset and are always thinking long-term. They have a good range of capabilities in both detail and bigger picture.
Administrative & Public Law: Mainly Commercial respondentUKFieldfisher provide expert advice in a digestible manner, providing clear insights to potential outcomes and options.
Administrative & Public Law: Mainly Commercial respondentUKFieldfisher's depth and breadth of knowledge is unsurpassed. They are up-to-speed with the latest developments not only in law, but in the wider regulatory sector.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 Martin Smith
Martin Smith of Fieldfisher is widely regarded as a leading public law practitioner. He is deeply skilled in handling high-profile public inquiries and inquests, predominantly through advising those conducting investigations. Martin has unrivaled experience. He knows everything in inquests work.
Administrative & Public Law: Mainly Commercial respondentUKMartin instills confidence in everyone he works with.
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Band 1 
Band 1 Matthew Lohn
Matthew Lohn is a partner in Fieldfisher's public law and regulatory group. He is held in high regard for his expertise in a wide range of regulatory issues, including those arising from the environmental and sport sectors.
Matthew is the best legal adviser I've ever worked with.
Administrative & Public Law: Mainly Commercial respondentUKMatthew gives very clear guidance and advice and is able to game plan and scenario plan.
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Band 2 
Band 2 Tim Suter
Tim Suter offers clients the benefit of his wealth of experience in public and administrative matters. He has particular expertise in high-profile inquests and inquiries. Suter is based in the London office of Fieldfisher. Tim is a ferocious market leader in inquiries.
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Band 3 
Band 3 Oliver Carlyon
Oliver Carlyon is routinely instructed on inquests and public inquiries, as well as advising on judicial review proceedings. He has particular expertise advising clients in the technology space.
Ollie is extremely bright and a superb lawyer with the ability to make complicated issues seem so simple.
Administrative & Public Law: Mainly Commercial respondentUKOliver always stays extremely calm under great pressure and is extremely competent in very complicated cases
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Associates to watch 
Associates to watch Olivia Rogers
Olivia Rogers is noted for her ability to assist clients in connection with public law matters.
Ranked Individuals at Fieldfisher (5)
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Martin Smith
Administrative & Public Law
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