Danny Friedman KC

UK Bar

Danny Friedman KC is a respected barrister with a broad-based practice spanning public law, human rights and criminal law. He has a particular focus on matters concerning terrorism, national security and armed conflicts, and has been active in legacy cases involving human rights abuses in Northern Ireland. He has notable experience in acting for individuals and interested groups in inquests and public inquiries, and has in recent years been heavily involved in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.

"Danny is one of the best at the Bar; he brings a real sense of humility coupled with a huge intellect. He has an amazing ability to draw on all areas of academic as well as legal jurisprudence."

"Danny is a genuine leader of a large team."

"Danny is a really pleasant barrister to work with. He is extremely collaborative and creative in his ideas, reliable and very much on top of the case."

Danny Friedman KC brings his considerable expertise in human rights law to bear in public inquiries and inquests. Recent work includes acting on behalf of core participants in the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse and the Grenfell Tower and UK Covid-19 Inquiries. He is often instructed in judicial reviews arising in the course of inquests.

"Danny is a very passionate and committed advocate with supreme forensic skill."

"He provides very detailed and comprehensive written arguments and oral advocacy."

"Danny is utterly brilliant. He is very tactical; he sees not just the wood for the trees but also how the public response will play out."

Danny Friedman KC is well regarded for his appearances in domestic and international public law proceedings, especially where there is an overlap with human rights and criminal law. He has extensive experience handling judicial reviews in the policing and social housing contexts.

"Danny is a wonderful advocate."

"Danny is an enormously committed and enthusiastic advocate. He really delivers to his clients."

"Danny is exceptional. He is so intellectual savvy and able to think through the way to get to the victory."