Administrative & Public Law

Phillippa Kaufmann KC is pre-eminent at the Bar for public law challenges that arise in the context of the criminal justice system, and she is well versed in all manner of judicial reviews.

Clare Montgomery KC is a renowned advocate whose public law work spans a number of areas, including challenges to the scope and legality of criminal and regulatory decisions. She has a particular emphasis on administrative and public law claims that rely on human rights grounds.

Daniel Squires KC acts in domestic and international public law proceedings, often where there is a significant human rights overlap. He is particularly strong in cases arising in the context of national security and criminal justice. He is typically instructed by claimants and NGOs bringing challenges to legislation and public policy.

Raza Husain KC is a pre-eminent silk whose administrative and public law experience is predominantly in the area of immigration and asylum. He represents claimants seeking to challenge decisions of the Home Secretary and public bodies. He is well versed in arguments relying on EU freedom of movement and human rights law.

Tim Owen KC regularly appears in domestic and international public law proceedings. His expertise encompasses judicial reviews challenging immigration policy, police practice and other claims in the criminal context. He is also instructed in commercial and regulatory judicial reviews.

Chris Buttler KC is a renowned counsel with a strong track record of appearing in high-profile judicial reviews. He has considerable experience challenging government departments' and other public bodies' decisions. He is particularly proficient at claims that rely on equality and human rights law. Recent work includes matters arising from the government's pushback policy.

David Wolfe KC represents individual claimants and NGOs seeking to challenge decisions of local authorities, government departments and other public bodies. His recent experience has focused on challenges relating to major infrastructure projects and environmental issues.

Hugh Southey KC leads significant challenges to government policy, particularly in the areas of crime, national security and immigration. He is especially proficient at challenging police conduct through judicial review.

Alex Bailin KC is adept at the application of public and administrative law in the criminal justice and commercial spheres. He routinely appears in domestic and international public law and human rights proceedings.

Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC is a highly regarded claimant-side barrister who is experienced in public law claims against central government, the police and other organisations. She has a strong command of human rights law and is a superb resource for any case involving protest rights and restrictions. Recent highlights include cases arising from the Troubles in Northern Ireland, including before the Supreme Court.

Catherine Dobson is an impressive barrister who has acted in some of the most significant judicial reviews of recent times. She has a remarkably broad public law practice covering constitutional and environmental law. She represents both claimants and defendants.

Danny Friedman KC is well regarded for his appearances in domestic and international public law proceedings, especially where there is an overlap with human rights and criminal law. He has extensive experience handling judicial reviews in the policing and social housing contexts.

Eleanor Mitchell possesses a broad range of expertise in public law. She is often instructed in high-profile matters involving vulnerable claimants. She has appeared in a string of cases concerning prominent issues of immigration and asylum policy such as the Rwanda scheme and the Windrush scandal.

James Stansfeld offers significant expertise in all manner of public law challenges, including acting in judicial reviews and appeals for both claimants and central government. He is most often instructed in complex extradition, national security and human rights issues.

Jesse Nicholls has a strong track record representing vulnerable claimants in public law challenges concerning access to benefits, equality and human rights issues. He acts in cases involving policing and prisons, inquests and inquiries.

Jessica Jones is lauded in the market for her handling of high-profile judicial review challenges on behalf of claimants. She is known for applying her criminal law background to highly contentious public law cases in the contexts of equality and discrimination, social security and citizenship.

Jessica Simor KC enjoys a busy administrative and public law practice which includes experience representing regulators, charities and other organisations. Recent mandates include commercial judicial reviews, and environmental and human rights claims.

Karon Monaghan KC is noted for her expertise in public and administrative law cases pursued on the grounds of equality and human rights law. She has considerable experience challenging welfare reform on behalf of marginalised claimants.

Raj Desai is highly valued by NGOs and individual claimants for his mastery of public and human rights law. Recent work includes a diverse array of matters, including those relating to discrimination law, welfare provision, and stop and search powers.

Sarah Hannett KC is most often instructed on behalf of central government departments. She is particularly proficient at public law claims which involve human rights law and is an excellent choice for matters concerning data-related issues. Recently, she has appeared in several high-profile public law disputes involving equality law and healthcare.

Zoë Leventhal KC is involved in substantial public law challenges surrounding welfare reform and social justice. She is adept at representing claimants, interveners and defendants in judicial review, and is skilled across a wide range of subjects within public law. She has handled challenges involving social security, asylum support and environmental law.

A popular barrister with instructing solicitors, Aidan Wills possesses a broad base of expertise in public law and human rights matters, including those concerning policing. He ably assists clients with advisory work and judicial review challenges, primarily on the claimant side.

Ayesha Christie has a strong claimant-focused public law practice, typically focusing on immigration and asylum issues. She has appeared in a number of challenges in front of the Supreme Court.

Joanna Buckley is a public law barrister often instructed by claimants in judicial reviews concerning the workings of the criminal justice system. Buckley is particularly experienced in challenges against the failure to prosecute alleged perpetrators of sexual assault.

Nicholas Armstrong KC routinely handles significant challenges involving the rights of prisoners and other vulnerable individuals, including asylum seekers and disabled people. He has significant experience acting before the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.

Paul Skinner is a respected barrister noted for his representation of claimants and defendants. He is particularly experienced in cases related to welfare benefits, asylum support and prison conditions.

Emma Foubister often represents claimants in public law cases concerning environmental matters, civil liberties and community care. She is a member of the Attorney General's B Panel and the EHRC's panel of counsel.

Katy Sheridan is developing a strong reputation as a public law barrister. She regularly appears in matters concerning immigration and human trafficking.

Zoe McCallum has a strong claimant-focused public law practice. She often acts on behalf of individuals in judicial reviews involving immigration, trafficking and asylum issues.