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  1. Andrew Lidbetter
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Star Individuals
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Band 1
  1. Adam Chapman
    1
    Adam Chapman
    Kingsley Napley LLP
    Kingsley Napley LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Adam Chapman is a seasoned public lawyer at Kingsley Napley. He remains a top choice for public law matters and is a leading figure on judicial review cases, public inquiries and inquests.
  2. 1
    Charles Brasted
    Hogan Lovells
    Hogan Lovells | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
    "If there is a headline-grabbing commercial or regulatory judicial review, only a light dusting is usually required to locate Charles's fingerprints on one side of the argument or the other. He has a brilliant mind with unflinching clarity on tactical issues."
  3. 1
    Martin Smith
    Fieldfisher
    Fieldfisher | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    Martin Smith of Fieldfisher is widely regarded as a leading public law practitioner. He is deeply skilled in handling high-profile public inquiries and inquests, predominantly through advising those conducting investigations.
  4. 1
    Matthew Lohn
    Fieldfisher
    Fieldfisher | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    Matthew Lohn is a partner in Fieldfisher's public law and regulatory group. He is held in high regard for his expertise in a wide range of regulatory issues, including those arising from the healthcare and finance sectors.
  5. Melanie Carter
    1
    Melanie Carter
    Bevan Brittan LLP
    Bevan Brittan LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    "She is an exceptional public lawyer - Melanie is knowledgeable on black-letter law, very strategic and really understands how to effectively run a case."
  6. Thomas Cassels
    1
    Thomas Cassels
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Thomas Cassels is a dispute resolution partner at Linklaters. He is noted for his experience handling high-profile judicial reviews and public inquiries.
  7. 1
    Tim Suter
    Fieldfisher
    Fieldfisher | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Tim Suter offers clients the benefit of his wealth of experience in public and administrative matters. He has particular expertise in high-profile inquests and inquiries. Suter is based in the London office of Fieldfisher.
  8. Nusrat Zar
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. 2
    Joanna Ludlam
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Joanna Ludlam is head of the department at Baker McKenzie. She has extensive experience across a variety of public law matters, including judicial review proceedings and public inquiries.
  2. John Halford
    2
    John Halford
    Bindmans LLP
    Bindmans LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    John Halford heads the public law and human rights practice at Bindmans. He has wide-ranging public law expertise and is regularly sought after by professional associations, regulators and commercial clients.
  3. Matthew Smith
    2
    Matthew Smith
    Bates Wells
    Bates Wells | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Matthew Smith has a strong practice which covers high-profile judicial reviews, as well as public inquiries, investigations and legislative advice. He recently joined Bates Wells as a partner in the public law practice.
  4. 2
    Nick Wrightson
    Kingsley Napley LLP
    Kingsley Napley LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Nick Wrightson is a partner in the public law team at Kingsley Napley. He acts for public authorities and private companies on a range of public law matters, including public inquiries and judicial review challenges.
  5. Sophie Kemp
    2
    Sophie Kemp
    Kingsley Napley LLP
    Kingsley Napley LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Sophie Kemp heads the public law team at Kingsley Napley. She has notable expertise handling public inquiries, judicial review claims and human rights matters for charities and regulatory bodies.
  6. Virginia Cooper
    2
    Virginia Cooper
    Bevan Brittan LLP
    Bevan Brittan LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Head of department at Bevan Brittan, Virginia Cooper is highly sought after by NHS trusts, local authorities and regulators for her experience in a variety of public law matters related to judicial review proceedings.
  7. Alistair Robertson
    DAC Beachcroft LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Andrew Dean
    3
    Andrew Dean
    Clifford Chance LLP
    Clifford Chance LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Head of the UK public sector advisory team at Clifford Chance Andrew Dean has substantial experience advising public bodies and commercial clients on a range of public law matters. He is also noted for his complementary procurement law expertise.
  2. Andrew Denny
    3
    Andrew Denny
    Allen & Overy LLP
    Allen & Overy LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years Ranked
    Andrew Denny leads the public law group at Allen & Overy. He acts for claimants and defendants in judicial review proceedings, often involving major projects or human rights.
  3. Claire Whittle
    3
    Claire Whittle
    DLA Piper LLP
    DLA Piper LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Claire Whittle assists clients with public law challenges, statutory appeals and public inquiries. She also advises on powers and duties of public authorities.
  4. Emma Dowden-Teale
    3
    Emma Dowden-Teale
    DLA Piper LLP
    DLA Piper LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Emma Dowden-Teale is head of the public law practice at DLA Piper. She advises clients on a wide range of issues, including judicial reviews, advice on powers and statutory appeals. Dowden-Teale is also highly experienced in advising on education and safeguarding-related matters.
  5. Gerard Hanratty
    3
    Gerard Hanratty
    Browne Jacobson LLP
    Browne Jacobson LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Gerard Hanratty heads the health sector practice at Browne Jacobson, where he uses his public law expertise to advise public bodies, particularly those connected to the NHS.
  6. Iain Miller
    3
    Iain Miller
    Kingsley Napley LLP
    Kingsley Napley LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
    Iain Miller of Kingsley Napley has impressive expertise handling judicial reviews and investigations. He has a focus on professional discipline issues for regulators.
  7. 3
    Julia Marlow
    Hogan Lovells
    Hogan Lovells | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Julia Marlow is a partner in the regulatory group at Hogan Lovells and is based in London. She regularly advises public and private sector organisations on a wide array of matters, including judicial reviews and regulatory issues.
  8. Lucy James
    3
    Lucy James
    Trowers & Hamlins LLP
    Trowers & Hamlins LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Lucy James of Trowers & Hamlins acts for a wide variety of clients on a range of administrative and public law matters, including procurement, regulatory disputes and judicial reviews.
  9. 3
    Oliver Carlyon
    Fieldfisher
    Fieldfisher | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Oliver Carlyon is routinely instructed on inquests and public inquiries, as well as advising on judicial review proceedings.
  10. Rupert Earle
    3
    Rupert Earle
    Bates Wells
    Bates Wells | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 3 | 23 Years Ranked
    Rupert Earle is a partner in the public and regulatory team at Bates Wells. He is recognised for his long-standing experience acting for and against public authorities, as well as advising public bodies on regulatory proceedings. Earle has considerable expertise in advertising regulations.
  11. Dan Tench
    CMS | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 3
  12. Jasveer Randhawa
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 3
  13. Richard Langley
    BDB Pitmans LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 3
  14. Ros Foster
    Hill Dickinson LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 3
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Band 4
  1. 4
    Amrita Hurst
    Bevan Brittan LLP
    Bevan Brittan LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Amrita Hurst recently joined Bevan Brittan as a partner. She has expertise in handling a broad range of public law matters on behalf of clients such as local authorities, NHS bodies and third sector clients.
  2. 4
    David Thorneloe
    Pinsent Masons | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    David Thorneloe has substantial experience advising on public law matters. He draws on his previous experience as a senior lawyer in government departments to advise on engagement with policy and legislation.
  3. Maeve Hanna
    4
    Maeve Hanna
    Allen & Overy LLP
    Allen & Overy LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Maeve Hanna is a partner at Allen & Overy with a notable practice advising commercial and public clients on a range of administrative and public law matters.
  4. 4
    Olivia Carter
    Bevan Brittan LLP
    Bevan Brittan LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Olivia Carter focuses her practice on defending complex judicial reviews. She predominantly advises local authorities and NHS bodies on risk management, including advice on the lawful exercise of statutory powers and duties, as well as compliance with equalities duties.
  5. Richard Jeens
    4
    Richard Jeens
    Slaughter and May | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    "He is very personable, easy-going and a great strategic, results-oriented thinker. Whenever we pass an issue on to Richard we are always confident that the problem is in good hands and that robust and pragmatic advice will soon follow."
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Up and Coming
  1. Amy Tschobotko
    U
    Amy Tschobotko
    Bevan Brittan LLP
    Bevan Brittan LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Amy Tschobotko is a partner in the team at Bevan Brittan who is noted for her expertise in judicial reviews and regulatory matters. She regularly advises clients across the local government, health and financial services sectors.
  2. U
    George McLellan
    Sharpe Pritchard LLP
    Sharpe Pritchard LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    George McLellan has a growing practice in advising clients on public law issues, such as judicial reviews, public consultations and regulatory advice. His clients include the likes of private corporations, individuals and central government departments.
Star Associates
  1. Andrew Eaton
    Hogan Lovells
    Hogan Lovells | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Star Associates | 2 Years Ranked
    Andrew Eaton is a senior associate at Hogan Lovells. He is well regarded for his broad sector experience, which he draws on to advise public and private sector clients across a range of regulatory and policy matters.
Associates to watch
  1. Alexander Fawke
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Associates to watch | 3 Years Ranked
    Alexander Fawke is a managing associate at Linklaters with expertise acting for public and private sector clients in high-profile judicial reviews.
  2. Dervla Simm
    Hogan Lovells
    Hogan Lovells | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked
    Dervla Simm is a senior associate who is valued for her public law litigation and advisory experience. She acts on behalf of a wide array of commercial clients.
  3. Emma Kate Cooney
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Associates to watch | 2 Years Ranked
    Emma Kate Cooney is an associate at Linklaters with a strong public law practice. She frequently advises clients, such as those in the charitable, transport and technology sectors, on judicial reviews.
  4. Fred Allen
    Fred Allen
    Kingsley Napley LLP
    Kingsley Napley LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Associates to watch | 2 Years Ranked
    Fred Allen is a senior associate at Kingsley Napley. He is noted for his expertise in judicial reviews, public inquiries and human rights challenges.
  5. Jason Tandy
    Jason Tandy
    Bevan Brittan LLP
    Bevan Brittan LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Associates to watch | 2 Years Ranked
    Jason Tandy is an associate at Bevan Brittan. He focuses his practice on the healthcare sector and is experienced at complex judicial reviews for a number of public bodies.
  6. Jonathan Blunden
    Sharpe Pritchard LLP
    Sharpe Pritchard LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Associates to watch | 2 Years Ranked
    Jonathan Blunden advises both public and private sector clients on public law matters, including judicial reviews, legislative drafting, statutory appeals and decision-making, among others. He recently joined the public law practice at Sharpe Pritchard.
  7. Louis Biggs
    Hogan Lovells
    Hogan Lovells | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked
    "Louis is a skilled public law litigator who is able to deftly handle complex and high-intensity matters. He has a good eye for detail and was instrumental at delivering evidence which covered all the relevant issues."
  8. Nick De Mulder
    Kingsley Napley LLP
    Kingsley Napley LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked
    Nick De Mulder is an associate at Kingsley Napley who is noted for his ability to assist clients on public law matters. He advises clients in connection with matters concerning financial services, policing and criminal justice, among other areas.
  9. Olivia Rogers
    Fieldfisher
    Fieldfisher | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked
    Olivia Rogers is noted for her ability to assist clients in connection with public law matters.
  10. Sarah Burton
    Sarah Burton
    DLA Piper LLP
    DLA Piper LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked
    Sarah Burton is an experienced senior associate at DLA Piper who handles judicial reviews for both claimants and defendants.
  11. Telha Arshad
    Hogan Lovells
    Hogan Lovells | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked
    "You can trust Telha to manage matters beyond his years. He takes interesting points and understands complex public law issues, while being great at communicating with clients and going the extra mile for them."
  12. Amy Smith
    DAC Beachcroft LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Associates to watch
  13. Christine Iacono
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Associates to watch
  14. James Wood
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Associates to watch
  15. Natasha Davis
    BDB Pitmans LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Associates to watch
  16. Sophie Devlin
    DAC Beachcroft LLP | Administrative & Public Law
    2024 | Associates to watch