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Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Daniel Squires KC is a popular silk with a strong civil liberties and human rights practice, known for leading high-profile cases in the Supreme Court. He receives instructions from both claimants and respondents on matters covering a range of areas, including prison and police law, terrorism and discrimination.
Strengths
Daniel is really down to earth, really smart and really analytical.
Daniel Squires has a methodical, organised and thoughtful approach.
Daniel Squires is one of the best silks around for public law matters.
Daniel brings extreme care to his work and his clients, and he is very generous with his time.
Daniel is very forensic about arguments in court.
Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Daniel Squires KC acts in domestic and international public law proceedings, often where there is a significant human rights overlap. He is particularly strong in cases arising in the context of national security and criminal justice. He is typically instructed by claimants and NGOs bringing challenges to legislation and public policy.
Strengths
Daniel is really analytical and absolutely on top of it in complex test cases. He is very forensic in court.
Daniel brought himself up to speed quickly and had a great advocacy style.
Dan brings extreme care to his work and his clients, and is very generous with his time. He is a leading light on national security issues.
Education - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Daniel Squires KC is a prominent education silk and a member of the A Panel of the Equality and Human Rights Commission. He is highly commended for his knowledge of community care and employment law, and has appeared in several important education cases before the Court of Appeal, High Court and SENDIST. He acts for both claimants and defendants and is often instructed by universities and other educational institutions to handle complex work regarding breach of contract and educational negligence. He is also regularly called upon to advise on important topical socio-political matters and judicial reviews.