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Harding Evans

Administrative & Public Law

UK Guide 2026 : Wales


Harding Evans

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Administrative & Public Law - Wales

Band 3

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What the Team is Known For
Headquartered in Newport, Harding Evans offers expert handling of a wide range of public law challenges concerning civil liberties and human rights. Its particular strengths include matters relating to health, social care and housing, often representing children and other vulnerable parties. The team is capable of acting in matters against local authorities, the police, central government and devolved administrations.
Strengths

Harding Evans has a very capable and organised team who can handle substantial matters very effectively.

Harding Evans carefully guide the client away from attractive detours that would lessen the impact of their central argument.

They are distinguished from others because of the personal approach and their ability to combine warm client care with efficient litigation.

Work Highlights

Harding Evans was instructed by a Core Participant in the Thirlwall Inquiry to examine the events at the Countess of Chester Hospital and the implications of those events.

Notable practitioners
Craig Court

Craig Court is a partner at Harding Evans who heads the public law and private litigation team. He is recognised for his work representing vulnerable clients in judicial review challenges related to health, social care and housing.

Craig has sophisticated legal strategic thinking and great client care.

Craig was an absolutely invaluable guide. He is frank yet sensitive and gives excellent strategic advice at a time of high emotions that is always targeted on the final outcome.

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