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Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Angus McCullough KC is a superlatively skilled human rights silks who centres much of his practice on appearing as a Special Advocate in closed proceedings in national security cases. He demonstrates considerable expertise in major inquests, including those concerning clinical negligence and patients who lack capacity.
Strengths
Angus is on top of the detail and a brilliant judicial review advocate.
Angus McCullough KC is the leading special advocate.
Angus has real authority in court.
When people have a choice, everyone would say Angus is their first choice for special advocate.
Angus is the star choice for national security litigation.
Immigration - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Angus McCullough KC is an esteemed public law silk who is renowned for his adept handling of SIAC work, including as Special Advocate. He routinely acts for both claimants and the government in complex, high-profile cases.
Strengths
He has an ability, due to many years' experience, to understand what judges will do in cases and to use that to his strength in formulating his approach.
He is a very measured and impressive advocate.
Clinical Negligence - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Angus McCullough KC is an experienced advocate whose expertise stretches beyond just clinical negligence matters, encompassing such areas as health, environmental law and human rights. He is frequently instructed in regulatory and disciplinary matters, and has notable expertise in wrongful birth claims.
Strengths
He is an all round outstanding silk. He is experienced, provides excellent client care and is a real team player. He is an effective advocate and extremely effective at cross-examination.
Angus takes nothing at face value and he has a fantastic forensic mind. He has a super calming presence and is outstanding.
He is thoughtful and balanced, with the ability to see a clear answer in tricky cases.
Angus is client-friendly, knowledgeable and works extremely hard.
He is personable, incredibly intelligent, accessible, and reliable.
Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Angus McCullough KC is a skilled advocate who focuses on the overlap between administrative, human rights and immigration law. In his role as special advocate, he handles sensitive litigation involving questions of national security, terrorism and the actions of the intelligence services.
Strengths
Angus is a giant in this area yet is so approachable. He is really lovely and deals with complex issues as if they were the most basic thing.
Angus is an excellent barrister with very good judgement.
Angus is the leading special advocate. He is brilliantly skilled and a first choice for these incredibly difficult cases.
Angus has real authority in court. He is a brilliant judicial review advocate - he goes at a nice pace and is on top of the detail.