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Protest Law - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC has extensive expertise in protest law matters and is routinely involved in high-profile cases. Her broad practice encompasses both civil and criminal matters, and she is regularly instructed in judicial reviews, challenges to injunctions and criminal trials.
Strengths
Blinne is absolutely excellent and in a different league to most other barristers.
Blinne is an extraordinary force in protest law.
Blinne is a fearless and ambitious advocate with real strategic vision.
Blinne is very persuasive on her feet.
Blinne is top rank for me.
International Human Rights Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC is a dedicated human rights barrister noted for her focus on national security, prohibition on torture and freedom of speech cases. She has recently been involved in several matters before the Belfast Court of Appeal pertaining to the retroactivity of the Human Rights Act 1998.
Strengths
Blinne is mesmerising in court.
Blinne is exceptional.
Blinne is a superlative advocate.
Blinne is a very powerful and moving advocate.
Blinne is excellent and impressive.
Public International Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC is a highly rated barrister who handles a substantial PIL workload. Experienced in acting before domestic and international courts and tribunals, she represents a range of clients from states to NGOs. She also has impressive academic credentials, and strong knowledge of the rules and procedures of the ICJ, ITLOS and UNCITRAL.
Strengths
Blinne is incredibly creative in developing and framing cases. She is enormously impressive in her ability to master the law and the facts of complex problems.
Blinne is one of the world's leading international lawyers, a simply sublime talent.
Blinne has superb advocacy skills, as well as excellent service and availability.
Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC is a dedicated human rights barrister noted for her focus on national security, prohibition on torture and freedom of speech cases. She has recently been involved in several matters before the Belfast Court of Appeal pertaining to the retroactivity of the Human Rights Act 1998.
Strengths
Blinne is exceptional.
Blinne is a very powerful and moving advocate.
Blinne is mesmerising in court.
Blinne is excellent and impressive.
Blinne is a superlative advocate.
Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC is a highly regarded claimant-side barrister who is experienced in public law claims against central government, the police and other organisations. She has a strong command of human rights law and is a superb resource for any case involving protest rights and restrictions. Recent highlights include cases arising from the Troubles in Northern Ireland, including before the Supreme Court.
Strengths
Blinne is a brilliant KC in cases where she leads the strategy.
Blinne's advocacy was excellent and very well prepared.
Blinne was mesmerising in court. She is a very powerful and moving advocate.
Crime - London (Bar)
Strengths
She is absolutely excellent and in a different league to most other barristers.
Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC is truly exceptional. Clients adore her. She is highly intelligent and fierce in court.
Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC is skilled in representing bereaved families and non-state participants in high-profile inquests and inquiries. Her recent highlights include several counsel roles in the Undercover Policing Inquiry.
Strengths
Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC is absolutely excellent.
Blinne is an excellent counsel with exceptional client care skills and a great eye for strategy, even in the most complex cases.