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Provided by Kirstyn Burke

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Kirstyn is a public law specialist qualified in Scotland and in England & Wales. She provides advice to public bodies, professional organisations, and universities across a variety of topics such as equalities, human rights, governance, statutory interpretation, and regulatory issues.

Kirstyn also assists commercial and third-sector clients with their interactions and litigation involving public bodies. Her significant experience in representing clients in high-profile public inquiries has earned her recognition by Chambers UK as an Associate to Watch in public inquiries.

She is adept at handling litigation, including equalities claims, judicial reviews, and statutory appeals. Additionally, Kirstyn conducts internal investigations into sensitive allegations for her clients.

Currently, Kirstyn represents a core participant in the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry. She has also challenged the UK Government's decision on a North Sea oil and gas development in judicial review proceedings.

Kirstyn has advised universities on various equalities and human rights issues, such as compliance with the duty to make reasonable adjustments, the right to free speech and academic freedom, and the provision of single-sex spaces. She has also guided a non-departmental public body on its governance structure, ensuring independence between its different statutory functions.

Furthermore, Kirstyn has served as an independent investigator into serious conduct complaints, including allegations of physical and sexual assault and coercive control.

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Kirstyn Burke is a senior associate at Brodies who is recognised for her ability to assist clients in complex and high-profile public inquiries in Scotland.

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