Chambers Review
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Immigration - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Nicholas Chapman is an oft called-upon barrister whose immigration and public law practices are strengthened by his holistic involvement at the Bar. His membership of both the Attorney General's A Panel and the Human Rights Commission's A Panel highlights his strength and reliability. The bulk of his work concerns national security and refugee claims.
Strengths
He is an outstanding advocate.
He has great drafting skills and first-rate judgement. He really knows how to cut through and get to the heart of what matters to the court.
Nicholas is a class act. He has the ear of the court and is able to present a case from the outset in a way that continually has them on side. His grasp of technicalities are second to none.
Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Nicholas Chapman acts on behalf of a number of government departments. He has significant expertise in judicial review concerning the response to COVID-19, as well as matters relating to immigration and national security.
Strengths
Nicholas is an excellent junior with great drafting skills and first-rate judgement. He really knows how to cut through and get to the heart of what matters to the court.
Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Nicholas Chapman is a member of the Attorney General's A Panel. He has been instructed by central government bodies in most of the key public inquiries recently undertaken.
Strengths
Nick is an exceptional team leader, which sets him apart. He is strategic, unflappable and understands how to land points with different audiences.
Nick is good at reading the room and helping his clients meaningfully.
Nick is so good at listening; he asks the important questions and he achieves results. He has such a good tactical sense and so he hits the right tone - it is an art.