Chambers Review
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UK-Bar
Sanctions - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Malcolm Birdling has extensive experience acting in challenges to designations and to the UK sanctions regime itself. Birdling has represented individuals, financial institutions and government departments in such matters.
Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Malcolm Birdling is sought out to act in novel public law cases and has an impressively broad practice encompassing both commercial and human rights claims. He is a member of the Attorney General's A panel and the Equality and Human Rights Commission's panel of counsel. Recent mandates include challenges to contentious infrastructure projects, immigration cases and matters arising from the UK Sanctions Regime.
Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Malcolm Birdling is a respected barrister who is regularly called upon to appear before all levels of court in complex human rights cases. He is recognised for his in-depth knowledge of EU law and takes on work concerning false imprisonment, terrorism and complicated claims of torture and ill-treatment dating back to the 1950s. His practice is aided by his former experience as both an English solicitor and a member of the New Zealand Bar.