Chambers Review
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Police Law: Mainly Claimant - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Jamie Burton KC is well regarded for handling claims against the police concerning discrimination, assault and the failure to investigate and protect. He is also experienced in protest-related cases.
Strengths
Jamie Burton is very good, measured and cautious. He has really helped us hone our arguments.
Jamie Burton is a fierce advocate but also practical and realistic. He is an expert on the human rights act, on which he did excellent training for us.
Social Housing - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Jamie Burton KC is a well-respected litigator with a strong reputation for his judicial review work. He is held in esteem for his adroit handling of homelessness cases and landlord and tenant disputes, and offers particularly in-depth knowledge of the Housing Act 1996. Commentators note that he has an exceptionally strong grasp of human rights law.
Strengths
Jamie is the best housing law silk there is. He is always on top of the details and the big picture. His analysis and advocacy are second to none.
Community Care - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Jamie Burton KC is a leading public law barrister who is involved in an array of community care issues, and is particularly active in cases that involve elements of housing, social security and clinical care. His cases frequently address the impact of human rights on community care law, and he receives special praise for his work concerning children's care and asylum support.
Strengths
Jamie Burton KC is absolutely excellent, and his advocacy skills are a real strength.
He is someone who takes on cases and gets results for the most vulnerable people.
Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Jamie Burton KC is a well-regarded silk who is adept at handling discrimination and social welfare claims. He is singled out for his knowledge of the Care Act 2014.
Strengths
Jamie Burton is very easy to work with and is adept at cutting through complexity to the heart of the argument.
Jamie is a really powerful advocate who is great to work with.
Jamie is very attentive and generous with his time.
Jamie Burton is a hugely impressive advocate who is great with clients and produces great written work.
Jamie Burton is extraordinary; an active and selfless guy.
Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Jamie Burton KC is involved in significant challenges to central government and local authority decisions on the provision of public services and welfare benefits. He has particular expertise in claims involving social housing and community care. He is highly proficient in claims relying on EU and human rights law.
Strengths
Jamie is absolutely excellent and his advocacy really shines. He is really good at spotting points in public law cases.
Jamie has exceptional advocacy skills and he is brilliant to work with.