Rory Dunlop KC

UK Bar

Having been a long-serving member of the Attorney General's FOIA Panel, Rory Dunlop KC has extensive experience representing public authorities in the context of First-tier and Upper Tribunal appeals to ICO decisions. His impressive command of information law not only includes all aspects of FOI but also sees him advise on cases governed by the EIR.

"He is excellent in both data protection & public law. He is very clear in his analysis."

"He is a very experienced and persuasive advocate."

Rory Dunlop KC is an esteemed silk offering capabilities that cover the full range of immigration law. He routinely acts both for and against the government and is a familiar face in the High Court. He is noted for his expertise in complex cases concerning asylum and detention.

"An advocate of great integrity who has expertise in claims relating to detention."

"He's known for his real understanding and his fairness in presenting cases, and he does that very effectively."

Rory Dunlop KC is an acclaimed silk who has notable recent experience, as A-Panel junior counsel, representing various government departments in judicial reviews of wide-ranging importance. Recent areas of focus include disputes relating to immigration and asylum and the provision of childcare.

"Rory is a very engaging advocate."

"Rory delivers effective advocacy."

Rory Dunlop KC is a talented silk with a broad practice spanning education, public law and immigration. He frequently appears in High Court appeals by teachers, and is experienced in acting for the Secretary of State for the Home Department in judicial review proceedings.

"Rory is an excellent advocate, with perfect bedside manner with both clients and the court."

Rory Dunlop KC is a skilled regulatory lawyer who routinely represents the GMC in appeals and judicial reviews. He is also regularly instructed by the SRA and the Department for Education. He acts in a wide range of cases including sexual misconduct allegations and claims of dishonesty, and is a noted authority on immigration issues relating to the field. He has a flair for appellate proceedings.

"Rory is a superb advocate and a safe, reliable pair of hands. He gets to the crux of complex cases with speed and ease."

"Rory is an incredibly adept advocate and an amazing problem solver who doesn't ever seem to be confounded by whatever issues and complexities a case throws up."

"He is a very capable advocate and very responsive to demands in the courtroom from the Bench and as arguments develop."

Rory Dunlop KC represents government in sensitive immigration, asylum and deportation challenges, typically those involving national security matters. He has been notably active in human rights challenges concerning the deprivation of British citizenship.

"Rory is well prepared, strategic and pleasant to deal with, even under a great amount of pressure."

"Rory does difficult human rights cases with charm and intellect."