Chambers Review
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Administrative & Public Law - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Lesley Irvine is a go-to advocate for complex judicial reviews. She acts on behalf of petitioners and respondents in a wide array of public law challenges, regularly appearing before the UK Supreme Court. She is particularly active in matters involving human rights, EU or constitutional law.
Strengths
She is an exceptional lawyer.
Lesley is the go-to junior for complicated public law litigation, particularly for cases involving civil liberties and human rights. She has an unrivalled eye for detail.
Immigration - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Lesley Irvine of Axiom Advocates utilises her broad public law knowledge in judicial reviews concerning nationality law, asylum and wider immigration matters. She enjoys a strong reputation for her advocacy in the lower courts and the Court of Session.
Civil Liberties & Human Rights - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Lesley Irvine is skilled at appearing in human rights and civil liberties judicial review and appellate cases for both claimants and respondents. She has particular experience in equalities and EU law matters. She is regularly instructed by government.