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David Elvin KC

UK Bar 2026

 Landmark Chambers

Ranked in 5 practice areas

Planning

London (Bar)

Environment

London (Bar)

Local Government

London (Bar)

Agriculture & Rural Affairs

London (Bar)

Administrative & Public Law

London (Bar)

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Environment - London (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

David Elvin KC is well regarded for his work on planning, environmental and public law cases. He is noted for his strength on matters with an EU law element.

Strengths

David is very prominent in the environment law sphere.

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Planning - London (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

David Elvin KC specialises in judicial reviews involving planning, infrastructure and property. He represents public bodies and private clients in contentious and non-contentious administrative law matters. He is well known for his handling of public inquiries relating to planning and development.

Strengths

David is an excellent advocate and skilled at highly complex work. He delivers client-focused commercial advice clearly, concisely and confidently.

David provides exemplary counsel with a breadth of knowledge and experience.

He is an extremely well-prepared and measured barrister who is an excellent advocate.

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Local Government - London (Bar)

Band 3
Individual Editorial

David Elvin KC has over three decades of experience at the Bar, practising in a wide range of areas including local government, planning and environmental law. He is particularly adept at handling complex highways and regeneration matters.

Strengths

Super clever and great with clients.

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Agriculture & Rural Affairs - London (Bar)

Band 3
Individual Editorial

David Elvin KC specialises in judicial reviews involving planning, infrastructure and property. He represents public bodies and private clients in contentious and non-contentious administrative law matters. He is well known for his handling of public inquiries relating to planning and development.

Strengths

David is very well established and very competent.

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Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

Band 4
Individual Editorial

David Elvin KC specialises in judicial reviews involving planning, infrastructure and property. He represents public bodies and claimants, and is well known for his handling of public inquiries relating to planning and development.

Strengths

David is a brilliant brain coupled with a great client manner. He is one of the very best planning silks.

David is the leading planning and environmental barrister in the UK. He always provides clear and decisive advice for clients and is a formidable advocate.

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