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Immigration - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Chris Buttler KC is an established public law and immigration barrister noted for his work in detention and removal cases. He is also praised for his handling of asylum claims involving victims of trafficking. He regularly acts on behalf of individuals in the Court of Appeal.
Strengths
Chris gets a very crisp legal argument across to the court very effectively.
He is a brilliant legal mind.
He is an absolute star and a go-to silk!
Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Chris Buttler KC frequently handles judicial reviews concerning fundamental rights and claims for damages under the Human Rights Act. He regularly assists claimant clients with challenges against government bodies, demonstrating particular skill in matters concerning human trafficking. He has further expertise in mental health, immigration and child detention matters.
Strengths
Chris's advocacy is powerful, persuasive and delivered with exquisite precision.
Chris Buttler inspires a bit of fear in people because he always spots the point you don't want him to spot.
Chris Buttler's brain works at supersonic speed.
Chris Buttler is an elite-level silk.
Chris Buttler can turn any legal argument into a clear and crisp point.
Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Chris Buttler KC is a renowned counsel with a strong track record of appearing in high-profile judicial reviews. He has considerable experience challenging government departments' and other public bodies' decisions. He is particularly proficient at claims that rely on equality and human rights law. Recent work includes matters arising from the government's pushback policy.
Strengths
I could not have asked for a better advocate in our corner. He was able to leverage his solid understanding of our sector and make the strongest arguments in the best possible manner.
Chris regularly turns the case around last minute to achieve a win.
Chris is really brilliant and his advocacy is spectacular. He is committed to the rights of migrants and vulnerable individuals.
Chris's advocacy is powerful, persuasive and delivered with exquisite precision, and his brain works at supersonic speed. He can turn any legal argument into a clear and crisp point.
Chris has a real vision for the case, and he really drives it forward and helps the team move it forward.
Community Care - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
A top choice for claimants, Chris Buttler KC is well known for his work for disabled adults, children and mentally ill people. He has a broad range of experience, and is often involved in judicial reviews and civil claims brought under the ECHR.