
Chambers Review
Irwin Mitchell is capable of advising claimants, charities and NGOs on a wide range of subject matters. The firm has particular expertise in claims arising from cuts to welfare and public services, deprivation of liberty and withdrawal of treatment. It also acts on public law disputes relating to healthcare, education and charities.
Work Highlights
- Irwin Mitchell represented two residents of the Hollyrood Care Home, a care home for autistic adults in West Sussex, in a judicial review challenge of the decision by The Disabilities Trust to close the home without consultation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It may be a cliché but I felt my hand was being held every step of the way. We were in a desperate situation and having that support made all the difference."
"The service levels provided by Irwin Mitchell are of a very high standard. The timeliness of responses is amazing and made us feel like we were in great hands."
"I would rate their understanding of the broader strategic issues around litigation very highly."
"They are able to bring difficult and urgent claims which raise complex procedural and substantive points."
"It may be a cliché but I felt my hand was being held every step of the way. We were in a desperate situation and having that support made all the difference."
"The service levels provided by Irwin Mitchell are of a very high standard. The timeliness of responses is amazing and made us feel like we were in great hands."
"I would rate their understanding of the broader strategic issues around litigation very highly."
"They are able to bring difficult and urgent claims which raise complex procedural and substantive points."
Notable Practitioners

National head of public law at Irwin Mitchell, Yogi Amin is noted for his experience acting in judicial review proceedings. He has a particular emphasis on healthcare, right to die and mental capacity matters.
"Yogi is a highly experienced partner who manages clients and broader strategic issues particularly well."

Oliver Studdert is a partner at Irwin Mitchell who represents children and vulnerable adults in a broad spectrum of cases, including Court of Protection and human rights matters.
"Oliver is an excellent partner in the firm. He is extremely passionate, diligent and trustworthy."
"Oliver is very good at always making sure to be on top of what the clients want as he is very client-focused."
Oliver Carter is an associate at Irwin Mitchell in the public law and human rights team. He has a growing practice representing individuals and charities bringing claims against government and public bodies.
"Oliver is so passionate about what he does and incredibly energising to work with."
"He works tirelessly for his clients."
"I was massively impressed by Oliver for his legal abilities and the way in which he thoroughly prepares a case."
"He is incredible at getting Article 2 engaged. Oliver is all over the detail of cases and his knowledge of the law is exceptional."
Ranked Lawyers at
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