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Sam Fowles

UK Bar 2026

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39 Essex Chambers
 39 Essex Chambers

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Administrative & Public Law

London (Bar)

3 years ranked

Planning

London (Bar)

1 year ranked

Data Protection

London (Bar)

2 years ranked

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Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

Band 4
Individual Editorial

Sam Fowles is a highly regarded public law barrister who regularly represents both claimants and defendants in judicial reviews, particularly with regard to public policy. He is a director at the Institute for Constitutional and Democratic Research.

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Planning - London (Bar)

Up and Coming
Individual Editorial

Sam Fowles has a very strong public law practice with a particular focus on complex planning cases. Fowles has experience acting at all levels of court as well as in complex inquiries. He has in-depth knowledge of challenges to enforcement notices, planning permission and alterations issues.

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Data Protection - London (Bar)

Up and Coming
Individual Editorial

Sam Fowles is recommended for his expertise in information law matters. He represents both claimants and defendants in the Upper Tribunal in complex freedom of information appeals and requests.

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Strengths

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  • Sam is very charismatic and big-thinking. He is very much in the trenches.

    Administrative & Public LawUK Bar

  • Sam is outstanding. He is clever, articulate and principled.

    Administrative & Public LawUK Bar

  • Sam is very smart and creative. He thinks of things that others haven't addressed, which is such a valuable skill.

    Administrative & Public LawUK Bar

  • Sam represented us to a very high standard, demonstrating his excellent knowledge and advocacy skills. He was also very accessible and amenable.

    PlanningUK Bar

  • Sam is very astute and quickly understands issues. He is able to set out quite complicated issues in a manner which is easy to understand.

    PlanningUK Bar

  • Sam is very smart and creative. He will think of things that others haven't addressed.

    Data ProtectionUK Bar

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