Nicholas Armstrong KC

UK Bar

Nicholas Armstrong KC is a preeminent barrister who has a broad public law practice and is particularly experienced in cases with issues of immigration, detention and social welfare.

"He has a relaxed and charming style of advocacy, which is quite persuasive."

Nicholas Armstrong KC has a strong reputation in the education sector and routinely counsels schools, colleges, and universities on a variety of issues. He is well-versed in equality law, cases relating to special educational needs, and complex matters with crossover into other areas of his broad public law practice (including immigration). He regularly represents clients before tribunals and in civil proceedings.

"Nicholas Armstrong is a very conscientious and thorough lawyer. He is so astonishingly committed to the work he does."

"Nicholas has an excellent grasp on the detail and is strategic and commercial."

"Nick is a very robust lawyer, who lays out the issues very concisely and succinctly."

Nicholas Armstrong KC has a wide-ranging immigration practice that routinely sees him appearing in high-profile detention cases before the higher courts. He demonstrates further skill in cases involving human rights or public law challenges to deportation and removal.

"Nicholas is very personable, intelligent and a brilliant strategiser."

"He's very smart but he's incredibly human."

Nicholas Armstrong KC routinely handles significant challenges involving the rights of prisoners and other vulnerable individuals including asylum seekers and disabled people. He has significant experience acting before the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.

"Nicholas is an effective advocate."

"Nicholas is an incredibly compassionate and committed barrister."

Nicholas Armstrong KC is a skilled barrister with a respected civil liberties practice. He regularly handles public law disputes, inquests and private law actions. He has significant expertise in cases concerning equality, immigration and prison law. He appears before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

"Nicholas is a tenacious litigator with a sensible approach to settlement."

"He provides excellent drafting and legal analysis; it was no surprise he took silk."