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Monica Carss-Frisk KC

Monica Carss-Frisk KC

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 5 practice areas

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Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Monica Carss-Frisk KC is an esteemed practitioner offering top-quality advice and advocacy to a diverse client base, including high-profile individual claimants and various public authorities. Her notably broad expertise encompasses areas such as freedom of information, immigration and disability discrimination, often with multi-jurisdictional elements. She has a strong international practice, having been called to the Bar in Hong Kong, the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands.

Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Monica Carss-Frisk KC typically advocates on behalf of commercial clients seeking to challenge regulatory decisions before the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. These include complex judicial review challenges concerning competition and financial services law. Her expertise in immigration and human rights law complements her robust public law practice.

Telecommunications - London (Bar)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Monica Carss-Frisk KC has a longstanding reputation as a leading administrative law silk and stands out for the breadth of her practice. She has experience in EU and UK public law cases that relate to the licensing or regulation of telecoms operators.

Immigration - London (Bar)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Monica Carss-Frisk KC is a brilliant public law and immigration silk who is distinguished by her masterful handling of matters concerning unlawful imprisonment and the ECHR. She regularly acts on behalf of the government in the EU courts.

Financial Services - London (Bar)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Monica Carss-Frisk KC is renowned for her prowess throughout public and regulatory law, turning her hand successfully to the regulatory provisions governing financial services. She is frequently sought out by the FCA for counsel in high-stakes matters, including appellate work and judicial review.

Strengths

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  • Monica is a leading KC.

    Civil Liberties & Human RightsUK Bar
  • People listen when Monica talks.

    Civil Liberties & Human RightsUK Bar
  • Monica has a stellar reputation and is fabulous to work with.

    Civil Liberties & Human RightsUK Bar
  • Monica's presentation in court is brilliant.

    Civil Liberties & Human RightsUK Bar
  • Monica really gains the trust of the court and has a courtroom manner that is very endearing; she is calm and unflappable.

    Civil Liberties & Human RightsUK Bar
  • Monica is an outstanding advocate, and if I needed someone of her stature in public law, I wouldn't hesitate to use her. She is thoughtful and calm under pressure.

    Administrative & Public LawUK Bar

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