Chambers Review
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European Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Katherine Apps KC receives praise for her appearances in the European courts and is adept at handling cases concerning tax and Brexit transition issues. She has additional experience of areas such as procurement and industrial relations, in the context of EU law.
Pensions - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Often working at the intersection of pensions and employment law, Katherine Apps KC of 3 Essex Chambers is well placed to advise on a broad range of contentious pensions matters, such as equality and discrimination issues and professional negligence claims. With a notable specialism in public sector pension schemes, Apps' clients include claimants and public bodies.
Education - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Katherine Apps KC possesses significant expertise in education law cases involving equality issues and university governance. She acts for a broad range of clients including several schools, higher and further education institutions, and the Department for Education.
Independent Investigations - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Katherine Apps KC is a silk experienced in taking on sensitive and significant independent investigations, including those relating to safeguarding issues.
Immigration - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Katherine Apps KC is an impressive barrister with expertise in immigration law. She regularly advises vulnerable individuals before the Upper Tribunal and Court of Appeal. She is particularly noted for her knowledge on the interpretation of Article 8 ECHR, and EEA regulations relating to EU national workers.
Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Katherine Apps KC impresses as a standout barrister with notable expertise in civil liberties and human rights law, particularly equality and discrimination matters. She regularly appears before domestic and international courts at all levels, and is a member of the EHRC’s panel of counsel.
Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Katherine Apps KC excels when representing claimants and defendants in complex judicial reviews. She is particularly proficient at public law claims invoking equality, human rights and EU law. She typically acts for central government in challenges to public policy and decisions.
Sport - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Katherine Apps KC regularly employs her highly regarded safeguarding and employment practices to high-profile sports matters within horse racing, football, tennis and cricket. She also is adept at dealing with regulatory and contractual disputes.