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Toby Fisher

Toby Fisher

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Public International Law

London (Bar)

2 years ranked

Environment

London (Bar)

1 year ranked

About

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UK Bar

Practice Areas

Public international law

Private international law

Public and regulatory law

Environmental law

ESG

Career

Barrister with more than 15 years experience at the London Bar, combined with three years as Deputy Director, International Law for the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Toby has acted at all levels in the UK domestic system up to the Supreme Court, as well as in cases before the International Court of Justice, European Court of Human Rights, and Inter-American Court of Human Rights. He has led communications to UN Treaty Bodies and complaints to the National Contact Points of the OECD and to the World Bank’s Compliance Advisor/Ombudsman.

Toby acts for States, government departments, corporates, NGOs and individuals. He is on the UK Attorney-General's panels for both public international law and public law.

Publications

• Garner’s Environmental Law (LexisNexis): chapters on climate change law, carbon pricing and climate-related reporting.

• Human Rights Practice (Simor, ed): chapter on freedom of expression

• National Security Law, Practice and Procedure (Ward and Blundell, 2nd ed): chapter on sanctions

• Judicial Review (Supperstone, Goudie and Walker): chapter on judicial review procedure

• UN Minnesota Protocol on the Investigation of Potentially Unlawful Death: coordinator/contributing author

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Public International Law - London (Bar)

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Toby Fisher returned to the Bar in late 2022, following a stint as Deputy Director of International Law for the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He wields enviable knowledge of environmental law, human rights, Law of the Sea proceedings and both private and public international law.

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Environment - London (Bar)

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Toby Fisher is an impressive junior with vast knowledge of an array of environment law matters. He is experienced in both domestic and international law, and has particular expertise in climate change, water, fisheries and wildlife.

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Strengths

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  • Toby is razor sharp and very careful. He has a great understanding of the technical and scientific aspects of the matter and has great attention to detail.

    Public International LawUK Bar

  • Toby is a really excellent drafter.

    Public International LawUK Bar

  • Toby is a very good and efficient lawyer who is very good on his feet.

    EnvironmentUK Bar

  • Toby has a very deep knowledge of the environment space, and his ability to break down expert evidence and make it understandable is very strong.

    EnvironmentUK Bar

  • Toby is very proactive and confident, and provides insights and connections with relevant external organisations.

    EnvironmentUK Bar

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