Adam Wagner KC

Ranked in 4 Practice Areas

New Silks

Civil Liberties & Human Rights

London (Bar)

13 Years Ranked

New Silks

Administrative & Public Law

London (Bar)

3 Years Ranked

New Silks

Protest Law

All Circuits

4 Years Ranked

New Silks

Independent Investigations

All Circuits

2 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Adam Wagner KC

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Actions Against the Police and Public Authorities

Education

Inquests and Public Inquiries

Administrative & Public Law

Community Care and Health

Discrimination

Immigration Detention Group

International Law

Investigations

Career

Adam has acted in some of the key public law and human rights cases of recent years, including leading cases on the right to protest, human rights during the Covid-19 pandemic and constitutional law. He regularly acts in public inquiries, most recently into Covid-19 and political corruption in Gibraltar. His cases often involved issues of high political and constitutional sensitivity. In 2024 he won the Halsbury’s Award for the Rule of Law and was given an honorary doctorate from the University of Law for his contributions to the rule of law and the right to protest.

Professional Memberships

Administrative Law Bar Association; Liberty

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK-Bar

Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)

New Silks

Individual Editorial

Adam Wagner is a versatile barrister who regularly appears in high-profile human rights cases, both for and against public authorities. He is well regarded for his aptitude in the fields of immigration and prison law, and is also known for his work in public inquiries. He founded the acclaimed UK Human Rights Blog and human rights public education charity EachOther.

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Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

New Silks

Individual Editorial

Adam Wagner has produced impressive work in judicial review proceedings brought against the government by individuals and campaign groups. Past cases include an array of human rights-based challenges arising from COVID-19, including cases on enforced quarantine, protests and the failure to investigate Downing Street parties.

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Protest Law - All Circuits

New Silks

Individual Editorial

Adam Wagner is well regarded for his expertise in protest law cases and is particularly well versed in matters involving human rights law issues. He also deals with matters touching the boundaries of civil and criminal law, including civil contempt cases.

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Independent Investigations - All Circuits

New Silks

Individual Editorial

Adam Wagner of Doughty Street Chambers acts in relation to wide-ranging reviews concerning public and organisational policy. As well as leading internal investigations, he has assumed counsel and advisory roles in parliamentary inquiries.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Adam was really good with the media and strategy. I felt that I could trust his advice to steer on the best way to approach things.

Civil Liberties & Human Rights respondent
UK-Bar

Adam is a confident and capable advocate who gets to the root of the cases. He is always well prepared and has a huge depth of legal knowledge.

Civil Liberties & Human Rights respondent
UK-Bar

Adam exercises excellent judgment; he is intelligent and thinks quickly on his feet. He is astute both politically and commercially.

Civil Liberties & Human Rights respondent
UK-Bar

His legal knowledge and expertise are indisputable. Adam shows a unique ability to grasp complex and technical issues, and find solutions.

Civil Liberties & Human Rights respondent
UK-Bar

Adam delivers effective advocacy.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK-Bar

His ability to think strategically about the case as a whole is invaluable. His court room submissions are focused and targeted for maximum impact and make a significant difference to the outcome.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK-Bar

Adam is highly approachable and makes himself available. He exercises excellent judgement and intellect. Adam thinks quickly on his feet and is politically and commercially astute.

Protest Law respondent
UK-Bar

Adam is extremely bright and has great drafting skills. He is an effective advocate and a real force in protest law.

Protest Law respondent
UK-Bar

Adam is extremely bright. He has great drafting skills and is an effective advocate. He is a real force in protest law.

Protest Law respondent
UK-Bar

Adam was really good with the media and strategy. I felt that I could trust his advice to steer on the best way to approach things.

Civil Liberties & Human Rights respondent
UK-Bar

Adam is a confident and capable advocate who gets to the root of the cases. He is always well prepared and has a huge depth of legal knowledge.

Civil Liberties & Human Rights respondent
UK-Bar

Adam exercises excellent judgment; he is intelligent and thinks quickly on his feet. He is astute both politically and commercially.

Civil Liberties & Human Rights respondent
UK-Bar

His legal knowledge and expertise are indisputable. Adam shows a unique ability to grasp complex and technical issues, and find solutions.

Civil Liberties & Human Rights respondent
UK-Bar

Adam delivers effective advocacy.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK-Bar

His ability to think strategically about the case as a whole is invaluable. His court room submissions are focused and targeted for maximum impact and make a significant difference to the outcome.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK-Bar

Adam is highly approachable and makes himself available. He exercises excellent judgement and intellect. Adam thinks quickly on his feet and is politically and commercially astute.

Protest Law respondent
UK-Bar

Adam is extremely bright and has great drafting skills. He is an effective advocate and a real force in protest law.

Protest Law respondent
UK-Bar

Adam is extremely bright. He has great drafting skills and is an effective advocate. He is a real force in protest law.

Protest Law respondent
UK-Bar

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About

Practice Areas

Career

Professional Memberships

Chambers Review

UK-Bar

Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)

Individual Editorial

Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

Individual Editorial

Protest Law - All Circuits

Individual Editorial

Independent Investigations - All Circuits

Individual Editorial

Strengths

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