Administrative & Public Law | UK Bar

Cardiff-based chambers 30 Park Place fields significant expertise in public law matters spanning a broad array of issues, including human rights, immigration, healthcare, education and commercial regulation. One source praises the bench of "strong legal advisers with detailed knowledge in complex matters". The set was recently involved in the R (Evans) v Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Local Health Board, a high-profile challenge concerning the closure of two air ambulance bases following the proposed reorganisation of the Wales Air Ambulance service. Among its number, the set counts members of both the Attorney General's and Welsh Government's panel of advocates.

Phillip Griffiths is the senior clerk.

No5 Barristers' Chambers boasts an impressive breadth of public and administrative law expertise, with practitioners acting for and advising claimants and defendants in judicial review challenges. One source praises the set for their "good breadth of knowledge and bench of highly qualified barristers". Members are equally capable acting for individuals, organisations, NHS bodies or police forces, as well as central, local and devolved government. The set leverages its strength in crossover areas including immigration, education, public procurement and healthcare to deliver expert handling of complex claims.

Tony McDaid is the director of clerking, and Abdul Hafeez is the practice director for public law.