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James Eadie KC

James Eadie KC

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 4 practice areas

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Immigration - London (Bar)

Star Individual
Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

James Eadie KC is an extraordinary government-side barrister whose comprehensive expertise in immigration law fits into a remarkably broad wider practice. As First Treasury Counsel, he is the government's silk of choice for the most complex public law, immigration and human rights cases.

Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)

Star Individual
Star Individuals

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Sir James Eadie KC has a stellar reputation in the field of civil liberties and human rights. As Treasury Devil, he is instructed by the government in high-profile judicial review proceedings. He is a familiar face in the ECtHR and a recognised authority on HRA challenges. He is able to take on a range of issues, from right to life to Crown immunity, and is an expert when it comes to the intersection of UK law with the Charter of Fundamental Rights.

Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

Star Individual
Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

James Eadie KC is the UK government's top choice to defend controversial legislation and policy. His expertise extends across all aspects of administrative and public law, including national security, human rights and immigration. He is instructed in the most complex constitutional law challenges, including matters before the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.

Data Protection - London (Bar)

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

James Eadie KC appears for the government in its most significant and high-profile matters in the role of Treasury Devil, and enjoys a position of great renown as an advocate of the highest order. His work in information law includes defending the compatibility of ministerial decisions with data protection and freedom of information legislation. Eadie has handled a number of landmark cases in the field.

Strengths

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  • He consistently appears in the most high-profile cases.

    ImmigrationUK Bar
  • He's fantastic, I love working with him.

    ImmigrationUK Bar
  • James Eadie is extraordinary at what he does.

    Civil Liberties & Human RightsUK Bar
  • James is definitely a star individual.

    Civil Liberties & Human RightsUK Bar
  • James is absolutely exceptional in this area of the law.

    Civil Liberties & Human RightsUK Bar
  • James instils complete confidence.

    Administrative & Public LawUK Bar

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