Chambers Review
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Local Government - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Nigel Giffin KC is a seasoned public law silk with extensive expertise in social care, housing and education law matters. He regularly appears in significant cases with complex civil liberties and human rights aspects.
Strengths
Nigel is excellent at getting into the detail of complex and sometimes esoteric areas of law, and is a real expert across local government.
Public Procurement - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Nigel Giffin KC is a leading silk who receives considerable praise for the outstanding expertise and judgement he shows when handling public procurement matters, which form a significant part of his robust public law practice.
Strengths
Nigel is brilliant. He's a man who provides really thorough and really clear advice.
A man with rounded and in-depth knowledge of procurement law, who has a fantastic academic and practical grasp of the subject.
Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Nigel Giffin KC is frequently instructed for and against central and local government, including the Treasury and Cabinet Office. He offers considerable experience in judicial review proceedings. Areas of focus include sanctions, public procurement and public sector pensions reform.
Strengths
On sensitive and complex legal issues, Nigel is very prompt, skilled and thorough. He supports the clients to make effective decisions.
Nigel is a very bright and very experienced advocate.
Education - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Nigel Giffin KC has extensive experience advising on both education-specific matters and a vast array of issues that intersect with education law, such as social services. He is particularly adept at judicial review cases.
Strengths
Nigel Giffin is a clever and impressive barrister.
Nigel is incredibly clear and hard-working, and he gets good results.