Daniel Grütters

Daniel is a specialist in the following areas: housing and community care, civil actions against the State, police and prison inquests, and immigration and asylum. Daniel acts for claimants, appellants and bereaved families. He has particular experience in cases involving discriminatory conduct by public authorities.

Daniel specialises in homelessness appeals and is especially knowledgeable about the relief and prevention duties, including their interaction with other duties under the Housing Act 1996. He regularly represents tenants in possession claims and claimants in judicial review proceedings. He has notable experience in assisting vulnerable clients and handling cases concerning capacity, the Equality Act 2010 and human rights issues.

Daniel is regularly instructed in judicial reviews involving unique and complex civil liberties and human rights points. He represents bereaved families in police and prison related inquests. He has a particular interest in actions against the State, including claims involving unlawful imprisonment, assault and battery by police officers, and malicious prosecution. He regular appears in contested multi-track trials.

Daniel acts for claimants in appeals and judicial reviews, and has notable experience in relation to unlawful detention, deportation and asylum claims. He has particular expertise in EEA-related matters, including on the interaction between the Withdrawal Agreement and the Immigration Rules.

Daniel is passionate about access to justice and does a significant amount of pro bono work. At the annual Bar and Young Bar Conference 2021, Daniel was awarded the Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year Award.