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Administrative & Public Law - Wales

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

With offices in Cardiff, Pontypool and Newport, Watkins & Gunn is recognised for its considerable strength in public law challenges and wider advocacy concerning access to and closure of social services. The firm is capable of representing clients in judicial reviews and inquests, particularly those involving local authorities, the police and government. It offers expertise spanning the education, health, social care and immigration sectors. In addition, the firm frequently acts on behalf of the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community.

Work Highlights

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  • Watkins & Gunn acted in a judicial review for campaigners, challenging Devon County Council's decision to decommission the mobile library service in Devon.

Strengths

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The lawyers are excellent advocates and provide guidance and assistance.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK

The administration, guidance and support have been second to none in terms of enabling me to have a clear attitude towards the case in hand. The team is also always polite and very knowledgeable.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK

Watkins & Gunn provides first-class service and excellent communication.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Michael Imperato
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Michael Imperato
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Band 1

Michael Imperato heads the public and administrative law practice at Watkins & Gunn. He is frequently instructed by claimants in judicial reviews across a wide range of sectors. He is equally sought after by the Welsh government and local authorities for his strength in judicial review proceedings and public inquiries.

Michael always provides expert advice on all matters of public law.

Working with him was a joy. He really knew how to give the right advice to the client and showed an immense amount of commitment.

Michael is very knowledgeable. He demonstrates a clear vision in terms of how the company succeeds and he is very supportive of the wider team.

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Lucy O'Brien
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Lucy O'Brien
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Up and Coming

Lucy O'Brien is a director at Watkins & Gunn. She has a wealth of experience in public law and is frequently sought after to represent claimants in challenges concerning human rights and civil liberties, as well as inquests and inquiries.

Lucy is very supportive, very knowledgeable and clear on how the task at hand is to be managed.

Lucy is very approachable and wants to do her best for clients.

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Michael Imperato
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Michael Imperato
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Lucy O'Brien
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