JUNIOR PROFILE

Celia Rooney

UK Bar 2026

Blackstone Chambers

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Media & Entertainment

London (Bar)

6 years ranked

Sport

London (Bar)

5 years ranked

Administrative & Public Law

London (Bar)

5 years ranked

Employment

London (Bar)

5 years ranked

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Media & Entertainment - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Celia Rooney is a barrister who is frequently instructed by well-known recording artists in the music industry. She has experience handling disputes involving royalties, intellectual property, breach of contract and fraud.

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Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Celia Rooney has a growing reputation for her expert handling of a wide range of public law and regulatory work. She is sought out to act for central government departments, regulators, NGOs and individual claimants. She has appeared in high-profile proceedings before the Court of Appeal.

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Sport - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Celia Rooney acts for a broad range of clients ranging from individual athletes to football clubs, and also has a strong practice appearing on behalf of sports governing bodies. Clients include the FA, the Lawn Tennis Association and the Premier League.

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Employment - London (Bar)

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Celia Rooney is a highly skilled barrister who is called upon to advise claimants and respondents on employment disputes. Discrimination claims and restrictive covenants number among her areas of expertise.

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Strengths

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Celia is very dedicated and across the detail.
Media & EntertainmentUK Bar
Celia Rooney works diligently. She is willing to go the extra mile for the client. She is working all hours of the day.
Media & EntertainmentUK Bar
Celia is excellent. Her advice is always spot-on, and she is very quick to respond and happy to assist with even the smallest of queries.
Media & EntertainmentUK Bar
Celia is a bright junior and works incredibly hard.
Administrative & Public LawUK Bar
Celia really gets into the details and provides invaluable support for solicitors.
Administrative & Public LawUK Bar
Celia is dedicated and thorough, with a good eye. She masters technical detail quickly. She is a first-rate drafter on complex points.
Administrative & Public LawUK Bar