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David Pannick KC

David Pannick KC

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 4 practice areas

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Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)

Star Individual
Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

David Pannick KC is an undisputed leader at the Bar, who has extensive experience of handling the most significant, high-profile human rights cases before domestic, European and international courts. He is a popular choice among both claimants and defendants, given his broad-based expertise and formidable reputation. He has considerable expertise in Hong Kong in particular, where he acts across a range of sophisticated matters.

Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

Star Individual
Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

David Pannick KC is an outstanding public law silk routinely sought out for the most complex judicial reviews before the Supreme Court. His broad experience includes constitutional, human rights, EU and commercial law. He is also instructed in matters before the Hong Kong Court of Appeal.

Immigration - London (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Regarded as one of the leading public lawyers of his generation, Lord Pannick KC has acted in numerous important appeals concerning immigration and asylum law, appearing for and against the government.

Sport - London (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

David Pannick KC is highly regarded for his work in the sports law practice area. He is extremely well known for his representation of high-profile football clubs. He has impressive expertise in commercial disputes and breaches.

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  • David Pannick is exceptionally brilliant at everything but he's so human and just a straightforward good person.

    Civil Liberties & Human RightsUK Bar
  • Everything David touches is gold.

    Civil Liberties & Human RightsUK Bar
  • David Pannick is David Pannick; he is a star at everything.

    Civil Liberties & Human RightsUK Bar
  • David Pannick is the best of the best. He is like no other and I have never worked with a lawyer like that.

    Civil Liberties & Human RightsUK Bar
  • David Pannick is truly in a class of his own.

    Civil Liberties & Human RightsUK Bar
  • David is a legend.

    Administrative & Public LawUK Bar

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