Administrative & Public Law
UK Bar Guide 2025 : The Regions (Bar)
Band 3
Email address
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0845 210 5555Chambers Review
No5 Barristers' Chambers boasts an impressive breadth of public and administrative law expertise, with practitioners acting for and advising claimants and defendants in judicial review challenges. One source praises the set for "their adeptness in navigating complex legal terrain and providing insightful solutions has consistently impressed me." Members are equally capable acting for individuals, organisations, NHS bodies or police forces, as well as central, local and devolved government. The set leverages its strength in crossover areas including immigration, education, public procurement and healthcare to deliver expert handling of complex claims.
Tony McDaid is the director of clerking and Abdul Hafeez is the practice director for public law.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerking team consistently exhibits a strong commitment to delivering exceptional client service. They are quick to respond to inquiries and requests."
"The clerks have great communication and emails are answered very promptly."
"The clerks are very responsive and proactive. They are flexible and accommodating when approached with queries from solicitors."
"The clerking team consistently exhibits a strong commitment to delivering exceptional client service. They are quick to respond to inquiries and requests."
"The clerks have great communication and emails are answered very promptly."
"The clerks are very responsive and proactive. They are flexible and accommodating when approached with queries from solicitors."
Notable Practitioners
David Gardner is a strong choice for claimants and defendants seeking representation in judicial reviews across England and Wales. He is a barrister with experience in a wide range of cases, including those involving immigration, asylum, human rights and criminal law issues. Recent mandates include complex age assessment and asylum support.
"David is able to achieve his goals through good negotiations. He knows when to push and when not to push."
"David is a genuine Welsh public law specialist; he is a very good public lawyer."
Nabila Mallick has a depth of experience in public law matters before the administrative and appeal courts. She offers particular expertise in challenges to decision-making and policy in the immigration sphere.
"Nabila is very experienced and a very good advocate. She is very bright and intelligent."