Jason Pobjoy KC

Jason Pobjoy has a broad competition law practice and is praised for his expert handling of private cartel damages claims, frequently advising the defendants. He also assists clients with CMA investigations. Pobjoy has played a key role in the defence of cartel damages claims on behalf of truck manufacturers and financial services sector companies.

Jason Pobjoy KC has a strong and wide-ranging PIL practice, and regularly advises state departments and NGOs on matters relating to diplomatic immunity, sanctions and treaty interpretation.

Jason Pobjoy KC has a diverse sanctions practice which includes acting for the government, representing private individuals in challenges to sanctions and asset freezing, and assisting state-owned companies with appeals against sanctions listings and relistings. He is noted for his skill in tackling the interpretation of sanctions and handling circumvention claims.

Jason Pobjoy KC has a noteworthy practice representing NGOs in their interventions in immigration and asylum cases of broad application. He has strong experience of cases involving child asylum seekers or human trafficking. He has also represented the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights.

Jason Pobjoy KC is a highly sought-after barrister acclaimed for his work for claimants in a plethora of civil liberties and human rights matters. He is highly regarded as an expert on the interplay between public international law and human rights, an area in which he has extensive academic experience. He also has significant practical experience of acting in high-profile cases concerning refugees, British military action abroad and sanctions.

Jason Pobjoy KC is frequently involved in complex judicial reviews before the Supreme Court. He has a strong emphasis on cases involving a crossover with regulatory and EU law, including human rights challenges. He acts for a broad range of clients, including the government, NGOs and individuals.

Jason Pobjoy KC is recognised for his impressive involvement in the sports law arena. He is active in a range of football disputes and regularly interacts with the Premier League, FA and EFL.

Newly-appointed silk Jason Pobjoy advises private individuals and corporate clients in EU sanctions cases, including human rights-based appeals against their imposition. His broader European law practice includes involvement in major competition litigation.

Jason Pobjoy KC has highly regarded group litigation practice, which encompasses a wide range of areas including commercial law, data protection and equality. Pobjoy has noted experience in some of the most high-profile recent group actions in the UK.

Jason Pobjoy KC is a very well-regarded practitioner in the media space who is regularly sought out by leading media companies. He is extremely experienced in acting on matters relating to freedom of expression, privacy and impartiality obligations.