Chambers Review

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Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Monckton Chambers excels in both commercial and human rights-based public law work. The "highly impressive set for dealing with public law issues" represents individual claimants or interveners in challenges to policy involving immigration, social housing, criminal justice and related issues. Meanwhile, chambers is regularly instructed by a range of government departments, including the Home Office, in key national security challenges involving surveillance and the use of data. The set also acts for businesses in competition and other regulatory matters. Recent mandates include acting for the Secretary of State for the Home Department in the high-profile challenge brought by Prince Harry in relation to police protection and acting on behalf of clients such as Sky and Uber in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court respectively. David Hockney leads the team.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gerry Facenna
2
Gerry Facenna
2
Band 2

Gerry Facenna KC has a broad depth of administrative and public law expertise, with a particular emphasis on EU law and regulatory matters. He is also adept at judicial reviews involving human rights law and is equally sought after by defendants and claimants.

Gerry is a fantastic go-to who is approachable and straightforward. He is incredibly pragmatic and detailed when needed.

Julianne Kerr Morrison
2
Julianne Kerr Morrison
2
Band 2

Julianne Kerr Morrison is involved in significant public and administrative law challenges on behalf of both applicants and respondents. Her broad public law experience encompasses commercial, regulatory and human rights law challenges. She has attracted attention for her important work in data protection, environment and national security cases.

Julianne is extremely experienced, especially with national security issues and novel claims. She is very well respected. Her submissions are excellent as she considers the totality of the cases.

If you are running technical points, you need her on your side. There is no one who knows GDPR as well as her. She is straightforward, very dedicated and brilliant with cross-examination.

Nikolaus Grubeck
2
Nikolaus Grubeck
2
Band 2

Nikolaus Grubeck is highly knowledgeable on the overlap between public and human rights law. His expertise in cases concerning national security and foreign affairs is of particular note. He receives instructions from both claimants and defendants, including government departments. He also frequently appears in public law challenges concerning commercial regulation, as well as information law.

Nik is one of the best senior juniors in public law. He is very collaborative, his knowledge is incredibly detailed and his expertise spans multiple areas.

Nik is a fantastic junior who is really clever, really easy to deal with and very good at distilling complex issues into something easy to understand.

Robert Palmer
2
Robert Palmer
2
Band 2

Robert Palmer KC is capable of handling a wide range of administrative and public law matters including commercial, regulatory and human rights claims. He represents claimants and defendants in judicial reviews challenging decisions of central government, local authorities and regulators. He has acted in cases concerning a multitude of issues, from state surveillance to the EU Settlement Scheme.

Robert has fantastic intellect. He is a highly practical and sharply focused advocate who is very well liked by government and claimants.

Robert is a phenomenal advocate with really polished submissions. He leaves judges in no doubt that he knows his brief and the law. He is an intellectual powerhouse at the top of his game.

2
Tim Ward
2
Band 2

Tim Ward KC brings his considerable EU law expertise to bear in public and administrative law disputes. He acts for corporate clients and government departments in commercial regulatory claims.

Tim is brilliant, extremely strategic and client-friendly. He is highly knowledgeable and a very experienced advocate.

Tim has vast experience of European law, telecoms, human rights and public law. His advocacy is calm, concise and clear. He won't be ruffled by curveballs.

Tim is a really strong public lawyer. He is a really respected name and a terrific advocate.

Conor McCarthy
3
Conor McCarthy
3
Band 3

Conor McCarthy is frequently instructed by government departments, regulators and campaign groups in complex public law challenges. His wide-ranging expertise encompasses claims involving EU law, competition and international trade.

Conor is my favourite experienced barrister. He is clever, calm and persuasive.

Conor has incredible insight into competition matters. He is very understanding on urgent matters and is always making himself available.

Conor has a very useful commercial background to his public law work and he is very authoritative in those areas.

Daniel Beard
3
Daniel Beard
3
Band 3

Daniel Beard KC focuses his administrative and public law practice on commercial and regulatory judicial reviews. He is particularly renowned for his expertise in claims that involve EU and competition law. He is routinely instructed by central government and corporates in the financial services and retail sectors.

Daniel is super bright and a really good cross-examiner. He is great on his feet and able to pivot when faced with difficult questions.

Daniel is ferociously intelligent but very user-friendly and good at building rapport with the judge.

3
Ian Wise
3
Band 3

Ian Wise KC is a strong choice to represent claimants in judicial reviews challenging legislation, government policy and decisions of local authorities. He handles a wide array of public law disputes, and recently he has been involved in claims arising out of healthcare provision, housing and human rights.

Ian is a brilliant negotiator.

Brendan McGurk
4
Brendan McGurk
4
Band 4

Brendan McGurk KC defends public bodies, including government departments and commercial regulators, and represents corporate and non-profit claimants, in judicial reviews. His broad expertise includes human rights, competition and taxation. He has considerable experience in public law litigation arising out of animal welfare issues.

Brendan explains complex intricacies.

Brendan has a very nice advocacy style.

Ewan West
4
Ewan West
4
Band 4

Ewan West KC is a highly regarded silk who leverages his expertise as a senior civil servant to assist clients in judicial reviews, both commercial and more traditional. He is particularly expert in procurement matters and complex matters involving central government.

His academic background distinguishes him and he is incredibly helpful. He gives useful perspectives on difficult judgement calls and grasps the issues in tricky judicial reviews.

Ewan is an excellent all-round barrister with a wealth of practical experience.

Ewan is very bright, hands-on and knows the law back to front. He is a quality advocate and a very safe pair of hands.

Jon Turner
4
Jon Turner
4
Band 4

Jon Turner KC frequently appears on behalf of the government and other public bodies in commercial and regulatory public law cases. Recent work includes claims involving pharmaceutical regulation, EU and competition law.

Jon is absolutely excellent.

Jon knows everything there is to know about competition law. He brings incredible weight to any argument because of how highly respected he is by peers, judges and opponents.

4
Khatija Hafesji
4
Band 4

Khatija Hafesji garners acclaim for her handling of a wide array of public law challenges to government policy and decisions concerning community care, particularly as it relates to children. She has particular expertise in handling complex age assessment disputes.

Khatija is very responsive, helpful and approachable.

Khatija is an extremely capable advocate who has dealt with cases involving traumatised children. She shows empathy and provides reassurance. She is an advocate you can rely on.

Khatija has a good track record for navigating complicated issues.

Michael Armitage
4
Michael Armitage
4
Band 4

Michael Armitage mainly acts for government departments and regulators, representing them in high-profile judicial reviews. He has particularly strong expertise in cases concerning national security and competition law.

Michael is highly persuasive and punches well above his weight.

U
Will Perry
U
Up and Coming

Will Perry has considerable experience handling public law disputes on behalf of both central government and private sector clients.

Will is a great junior. He turns things around and is on top of the detail.

Will has excellent, thorough and attentive legal skills. He is a pleasure to work with and brings flair and inspiration to difficult cases.

Will is absolutely brilliant and performs well above his year of call. He understands complex issues and is a brilliant addition to any team. He is a star in the making.

Will is an absolutely excellent all-rounder. He knows all about public law and understands the commercial aspects.

Azeem Suterwalla
Azeem Suterwalla
New Silks

Azeem Suterwalla KC is highly sought after by regulators and central government for his experience in a range of public law and human rights challenges. He is particularly adept in commercial regulatory judicial review and immigration cases relating to EU citizens following Brexit.

Azeem has a long history of exceptional work and a good manner.

Azeem is not afraid to take the bolder strategies in a way that is proportionate and effective. He has very good tactics and drafting.

Azeem is very client-focused and has a no-nonsense approach, with a feel for what is likely to work.

Azeem has a very holistic and calm approach. He thinks about risks and consistently does great work.

Ranked Barristers at
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Band

Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Administrative & Public Law

Gerry Facenna KC
2
Gerry Facenna KC
2
Band 2
Robert Palmer KC
2
Robert Palmer KC
2
Band 2
2
Tim Ward KC
2
Band 2
Daniel Beard KC
3
Daniel Beard KC
3
Band 3
3
Ian Wise KC
3
Band 3
Brendan McGurk KC
4
Brendan McGurk KC
4
Band 4
Ewan West KC
4
Ewan West KC
4
Band 4
Jon Turner KC
4
Jon Turner KC
4
Band 4
Azeem Suterwalla KC
Azeem Suterwalla KC
New Silks

Juniors

London (Bar)

Administrative & Public Law

Julianne Kerr Morrison
2
Julianne Kerr Morrison
2
Band 2
Nikolaus Grubeck
2
Nikolaus Grubeck
2
Band 2
Conor McCarthy
3
Conor McCarthy
3
Band 3
4
Khatija Hafesji
4
Band 4
Michael Armitage
4
Michael Armitage
4
Band 4
U
Will Perry
U
Up and Coming