JUNIOR PROFILE
Natasha Barnes

Natasha Barnes

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 4 practice areas

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Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Natasha Barnes demonstrates clear prowess in public law matters concerning national security, crime and broader human rights questions. As A Panel counsel, she regularly advises and acts for a range of government departments.

Tax: Indirect Tax - London (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Natasha Barnes is a highly respected tax barrister praised for her extensive work representing HMRC in high-stakes cases. She has extensive experience of handling cases concerning VAT exemptions, HMRC assessments and fall-back provisions, among others.

Immigration - London (Bar)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Natasha Barnes is a prominent barrister with strong experience in asylum, detention and human rights cases, who is particularly active representing the government in complex immigration matters before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. She is a member of the Attorney General's A Panel.

Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Natasha Barnes advises on a range of civil liberties and human rights matters, including those relating to national security, prison conditions and extra-judicial killings. She is a member of the Attorney General's A Panel and is frequently instructed by governmental departments.

Strengths

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  • Natasha is a highly recommended and excellent junior.

    Administrative & Public LawUK Bar
  • Natasha is an extremely good advocate and a trusted lawyer. She is good at handling difficult clients and complex national security work.

    Administrative & Public LawUK Bar
  • Natasha is an absolutely brilliant junior. She is a superb oral and written advocate.

    Administrative & Public LawUK Bar
  • Natasha is a very sensible barrister and she is good with clients.

    Administrative & Public LawUK Bar
  • Natasha is such a hard worker and she really got to grips with the issues. She is a great team player and good all-rounder who is excellent on her feet and a brilliant cross-examiner.

    Tax: Indirect TaxUK Bar
  • I've been very impressed by Natasha Barnes. She's very user-friendly, down to earth, accessible and enthusiastic.

    Tax: Indirect TaxUK Bar

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