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Environment - London (Bar)

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David Wolfe KC is an experienced silk with wide-ranging environmental expertise who has appeared in numerous cases involving public law decision-making. His representation of claimants is particularly respected and he has recently been involved in matters concerning climate change and pollution.

Strengths

David is an exceptional lawyer who is very intelligent.

David is a real leader in the environmental field. He is imaginative, passionate, intelligent and provides good advice.

David is very clear and laser-focused on the strongest points for his clients to make.

David is a pre-eminent silk in the space and his oral advocacy is incredibly persuasive.

David has an incredible instinct for what is going on in the environmental space and is very good at advising clients on unique circumstances.


Education - London (Bar)

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David Wolfe KC is a leading light in the education sector who has been involved in some of the landmark decisions over the course of his stellar career. He is a legal aid and SEN expert and specialises in judicial review, frequently advising individuals, education groups and organisations on matters around religious education curricula, school reorganisations and admissions policies.

Strengths

David was fantastic on a complex case. He is amazing. His advocacy style is extremely conversational; he takes complicated ideas and makes them easy to address.

David has been consistently at the forefront of education cases. He is excellent.

David Wolfe always provides an excellent service with exceptional advocacy skills.


Community Care - London (Bar)

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Band 1
Individual Editorial

David Wolfe KC is a noted community care silk who is particularly active in judicial review challenges to decisions made by health bodies and local authorities. These decisions concern issues such as service delivery, care planning, equality and capacity. He acts for a range of clients including individuals, organisations and groups.

Strengths

David Wolfe KC is amazing.


Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial

David Wolfe KC is an esteemed civil liberties and human rights silk who is widely respected for his adept handling of complex judicial review proceedings. He has notable expertise in discrimination, community care and EU law, and regularly appears opposing the State on behalf of individuals and organisations, including NGOs.

Strengths

Above all, David is is a brilliant public lawyer who is extremely creative and will always find a good point to run with.

David Wolfe is absolutely brilliant.

David Wolfe is a pleasure to work with.

David Wolfe is extremely friendly and extremely quick.

David Wolfe is a blistering oral advocate.


Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial

David Wolfe KC represents individual claimants and NGOs seeking to challenge decisions of local authorities, government departments and other public bodies. His recent experience has focused on challenges relating to major infrastructure projects and environmental issues.

Strengths

David is a brilliant public lawyer who is extremely creative and a blistering oral advocate. He is very quick on his feet and reads the court.

David is a go-to for the more difficult environment public law challenges.

As a leader, David is very strategic in his approach and particularly attuned to putting these policy claims. He really gives robust advice on points that will succeed.

David is really imaginative and really passionate. He is not only clever but is a joy to work with.


Local Government - London (Bar)

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial

David Wolfe KC is an outstanding local government silk with a wealth of experience. He predominantly advises claimants, including individuals and various organisations involved in high-profile actions against local authorities. He is regularly instructed in cases involving access to public services, equality and the environment.

Strengths

David Wolfe is a great practitioner.


Planning - London (Bar)

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

David Wolfe KC of Matrix Chambers focuses on public law challenges to planning decisions and related government policy, with recent involvement in issues concerning the environmental impact of public infrastructure developments. He acts for claimants, encompassing individuals, community groups and NGOs.

Strengths

He has deep experience in judicial reviews, and his written and oral advocacy are admirably clear and pointed.

David provides incredibly strong advocacy on planning matters for his clients.

David has very impressive knowledge of case law and fights hard on behalf of his clients.


Agriculture & Rural Affairs - London (Bar)

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

David Wolfe KC of Matrix Chambers has a well-reputed agriculture practice. An environment specialist, Wolfe advises on matters such as subsidies and waste disposal. He also frequently represents non-governmental organisations, often in challenges against the government.

Strengths

David is incredibly knowledgeable and strategic and has a refreshing approach to working with everyone.

He's probably unrivalled in his advocacy abilities. He is without doubt the strongest advocate in terms of putting our client's case forward.

I found him to be an extremely impressive lawyer.

His ability to synthesise the material and get to the nub of issues is peerless. He's very persuasive in court and one of a few barristers with long-term tactical thinking.

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