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International Human Rights Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC commands deep respect in the field of human rights and civil liberties. Her broad areas of expertise include media law, children's rights, community care and national security, and she is particularly noted for her adroit handling of matters concerning the failure of state bodies. She has a strong judicial review practice and has recently been involved with important cases surrounding abortion and women's rights.
Strengths
Caoilfhionn is a true superstar who really understands her cases.
Caoilfhionn is a go-to person in the fields of arbitrary detention and complicated jurisdiction issues.
Caoilfhionn Gallagher is superb.
Caoilfhionn is an exceptional lawyer and human being.
Caoilfhionn's passion for achieving substantive justice sets her above the rest.
Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC commands deep respect in the field of human rights and civil liberties. Her broad areas of expertise include media law, children's rights, community care and national security, and she is particularly noted for her adroit handling of matters concerning the failure of state bodies. She has a strong judicial review practice and has recently been involved with important cases surrounding abortion and women's rights.
Strengths
Caoilfhionn Gallagher is superb.
Caoilfhionn is an exceptional lawyer and human being.
Caoilfhionn's passion for achieving substantive justice sets her above the rest.
Caoilfhionn is a go-to person in the fields of arbitrary detention and complicated jurisdiction issues.
Caoilfhionn is a true superstar who really understands her cases.
Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC is instructed to represent claimants in high-profile public law and human rights challenges to legislation and government policy. Gallagher is well known for her pioneering work in children's rights cases; additional areas of expertise include policing.
Strengths
Caoilfhionn is someone you always want on your side. She is extremely hard-working and extremely thorough. She never leaves any stone unturned.
Caoilfhionn is one of the cleverest people at the Bar. She is a machine and can get through issues with a great result.
Community Care - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC is well known for her representation of claimants in urgent community care judicial reviews. She is particularly experienced in cases that involve homeless children and vulnerable adult prisoners seeking support while in custody.
Strengths
She is a phenomenal individual who can get her brain around anything immediately. She is so good. On her feet, she is very good, clear and persuasive.
Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC frequently appears for bereaved families in significant inquests that are often at the centre of broader social justice campaigns. She is particularly proficient in proceedings that scrutinise the adequacy of police investigations. Her significant public law expertise means she is a strong choice to appear in judicial reviews concerning coronial decisions and the scope of inquests, particularly in issues such as anonymity orders. She has experience providing counsel to clients on issues relating to the protection of children.
Strengths
Caoilfhionn is one of the cleverest people at the Bar. She can get through stuff with a great result, and her advocacy is excellent.
Police Law: Mainly Claimant - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC is esteemed for her pioneering human rights work for children and women within the scope of police law. She is also notable for her work in the Hillsborough group litigation.
Strengths
Caoilfhionn Gallagher is so naturally talented.
Caoilfhionn Gallagher is a superb written advocate; her written submissions are a model of clarity, she is really outstanding.
Caoilfhionn is brilliant. She is inspiring to work with, bringing energy and strategic vision. She is also great with clients.
Caoilfhionn Gallagher is a force of nature.
Defamation/Privacy - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC is an esteemed barrister who focuses her practice on the crossover of media law and human rights. Her practice encompasses pre-publication advice, access to documents and contempt of court. She also has notable strength in international media defence.
Strengths
She is the first pick for any matters on unlawful detention of journalists.