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Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)
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.
Strengths
David Pannick is exceptionally brilliant at everything but he's so human and just a straightforward good person.
Everything David touches is gold.
David Pannick is David Pannick; he is a star at everything.
David Pannick is the best of the best. He is like no other and I have never worked with a lawyer like that.
David Pannick is truly in a class of his own.
Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
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.
Strengths
David is a legend.
David Pannick stands out. He is so very clever.
David is very impressive. He has excellent advocacy and client management skills.
Immigration - London (Bar)
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.
Strengths
He is constantly involved in high-profile cases.
Lord Pannick is a huge name in this space; he is so strong.
Sport - London (Bar)
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.
Strengths
He works very hard, is always very well prepared and is very, very bright and quick. His advocacy is fantastic.
Even in the most extreme of scenarios, David thinks ten steps ahead and is able to pick the key points and deliver them in an intelligible manner.
David is one of the pre-eminent lawyers of the country. He is top of the market.