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David Anderson KC

UK Bar 2026

Brick Court Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

European Law

London (Bar)

23 years ranked

Administrative & Public Law

London (Bar)

24 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

David’s practice is built on his knowledge of European Union, human rights, public and constitutional law, developed with the help of skills learned working in Washington DC and Brussels. He became expert in national security law when serving as independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, and continues to combine parliamentary activities with practice in Strasbourg and the higher UK courts.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

European Law - London (Bar)

Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

David Anderson KC has an outstanding reputation in the EU law field that is built on vast experience representing clients before the CJEU or UK courts. He attracts attention for his work in cases that examine the commercial impact of Brexit. He advises on a wide range of other topics, including CJEU challenges to decisions made by the EU pharmaceutical sector regulator.

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Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

David Anderson KC continues to excel in full-time private practice following his tenure as Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation for the government. His public law expertise is focused predominantly on EU, commercial and regulatory challenges.

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Strengths

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David is quite simply stellar, I don't understand how there's room at the Bar for anyone else. He has immense authority and gravitas, the judges accept whatever he says as gospel.
European LawUK Bar
David is a giant of the public Bar and he has a lot of gravitas. He is a wonderful and clear advocate and very adept at dealing with difficult clients.
Administrative & Public LawUK Bar
David has a stellar reputation for a good reason. He is excellent - unbelievably patient and easy to follow.
Administrative & Public LawUK Bar