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Local Government - London (Bar)

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Landmark Chambers houses a strong bench of senior and junior barristers who are recognised for their expert handling of a wide range of local government matters. The team fields particular strength in planning and environment law, and members regularly appear before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court in leading cases. The set's barristers are noted for their expertise in local authority powers, housing and education matters. Recent cases undertaken by the team include representing the London Borough of Enfield in the judicial review of a decision to authorise the disposal of part of an area of land to a football club. Market sources state that "Landmark has expertise at all levels and in a wide range of areas", and that members provide "excellent advice within timescales promised".

Ben Connor and Mark Ball lead the clerking team as practice directors.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks are really good, they've always been able to find someone for us. Ben Connor has always been very friendly and helpful to find someone who can assist. The whole team is very strong.

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  • It has exceptional, fast, responsive clerking. They keep me informed.

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  • They are responsive, professional and user-friendly.

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  • It's an extremely well-run set with great clerks. It is a very well-oiled machine. The whole clerking team are a class act.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • James Maurici
    James Maurici

    James Maurici

    James Maurici KC is an experienced public law silk with a fine track record of advising public authorities on complex matters arising within the context of housing and education. He is regularly instructed in high-stakes local government disputes and has a solid understanding of EU law, human rights and funding issues.

    • James is very knowledgeable about the law and very thoughtful.

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  • Daniel Kolinsky
    Daniel Kolinsky

    Daniel Kolinsky

    Daniel Kolinsky KC acts for a range of clients in important local government matters, including public authorities, individuals and NGOs in cases involving planning and valuation. He is also well regarded for his expert handling of environmental cases. He is well known for his advocacy skills and is a familiar face in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Upper Tribunal.

    • Daniel Kolinsky is quietly effective and very good and measured in court.

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  • David Blundell
    David Blundell

    David Blundell

    David Blundell KC acts for both sides in complex local authority disputes and is a seasoned adviser to government departments in a range of civil and EU matters. He is a particularly experienced representative of clients at the upper levels of the UK judicial system, as well as the ECtHR and the ECJ.

    • David's drafting is brilliant: it is very succinct and punchy, strategically very good and brings a different angle to cases. The advice you get from him is reliable and well thought through.

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  • David Elvin
    David Elvin

    David Elvin

    David Elvin KC has over three decades of experience at the Bar, practising in a wide range of areas including local government, planning and environmental law. He is particularly adept at handling complex highways and regeneration matters.

    • Super clever and great with clients.

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  • David Forsdick
    David Forsdick

    David Forsdick

    David Forsdick KC is a renowned local government silk with extensive expertise across a plethora of public and environmental law issues. He routinely acts as lead counsel for public authorities involved in high-stakes vires disputes. He has previously acted in a number of cases regarding local government powers and the relationship with central government.

    • David Forsdick is very good in court, very good at presenting a complicated argument, and good at developing complicated ideas and presenting them.

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    • David's advocacy really shows through because of his passion for this kind of work.

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    • He is key in developing our strategy on various matters. David clearly advises on a route map through a problem.

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  • Tim Buley
    Tim Buley

    Tim Buley

    Tim Buley KC is a well-regarded silk with strong experience in public law and public sector matters, particularly cases arising within the context of community care, housing and planning. He advises a range of clients, including individuals, commercial entities and pressure groups. He has lots of experience appearing at all levels of the UK court system, including the Supreme Court. He is well equipped to handle local government issues concerning vires, governance, land disposal and state aid.

    • Tim has very good public law judgement. He's easy to work with, very accessible and responsive.

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    • Tim is reliable, resourceful and a team player.

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  • Alex Goodman
    Alex Goodman

    Alex Goodman

    Alex Goodman KC is held in high regard for his ability to handle complex issues related to the selling of land and asylum seekers. He routinely represents clients in the Court of Appeal and the High Court.

    • Alex is highly collaborative and adept at leading a legal team.

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    • He is always up for a challenge.

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  • Leon Glenister
    Leon Glenister

    Leon Glenister

    Leon Glenister has substantial experience in local government law. He regularly advises local authorities on a broad spectrum of issues but demonstrates particular expertise in the education, housing and health and social care sectors.

    • Leon is easy to work with and clever.

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