Chambers Review
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Extradition - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Clair Dobbin KC has a broad practice encompassing public law and human rights as well as extradition. She has undertaken some of the most high-profile and sensitive extradition work of recent years, and has appeared in cases in the Supreme Court and the ECHR. She is highlighted by peers for her work for the UK and US governments, providing counsel and representation in extradition litigation.
Strengths
Clair has a huge knowledge base.
She is a consummate advocate and her written and oral advocacy is at the highest level.
Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Clair Dobbin KC is consistently involved in the most high-profile inquests and inquiries. She chiefly counsels state agents, including police forces and government departments, and also has experience serving as counsel to the inquiry. Her practice has a particular emphasis on inquests relating to prison and police custody deaths.
Strengths
Clair Dobbin KC is forensic.
Clair is really intelligent but she is also able to marshal and present evidence very effectively.
Clair is brilliant at the big strategic calls. She is extremely effective on her feet.
Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Clair Dobbin KC typically acts for central government departments and other public bodies in complex judicial reviews involving the criminal justice system. She is well versed in public law cases that concern terrorism and national security.
Strengths
Clair is a silent assassin as a cross-examiner.
Clair is a force to be reckoned with. She is very bright and hardworking.
Clair is bright and committed to her clients.