Ranking tables
Administrative & Public Law | UK
UK-wide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Star Individuals
- Andrew LidbetterHerbert Smith Freehills
Band 1
- Adam Chapman Kingsley Napley LLP13 Years Ranked
- Charles Brasted Hogan Lovells16 Years Ranked
- Martin Smith Fieldfisher20 Years Ranked
- Matthew Lohn Fieldfisher20 Years Ranked
- Melanie Carter Bevan Brittan LLP17 Years Ranked
- Thomas Cassels Linklaters21 Years Ranked
- Tim Suter Fieldfisher10 Years Ranked
- Nusrat ZarHerbert Smith Freehills
Band 2
- Joanna Ludlam Baker McKenzie14 Years Ranked
- John Halford Bindmans LLP20 Years Ranked
- Matthew Smith Bates Wells4 Years Ranked
- Nick Wrightson Kingsley Napley LLP4 Years Ranked
- Sophie Kemp Kingsley Napley LLP7 Years Ranked
- Virginia Cooper Bevan Brittan LLP6 Years Ranked
- Alistair RobertsonDAC Beachcroft LLP
Band 3
- Andrew Dean Clifford Chance LLP1 Years Ranked
- Andrew Denny Allen & Overy LLP20 Years Ranked
- Claire Whittle DLA Piper LLP4 Years Ranked
- Emma Dowden-Teale DLA Piper LLP2 Years Ranked
- Gerard Hanratty Browne Jacobson LLP16 Years Ranked
- Iain Miller Kingsley Napley LLP19 Years Ranked
- Julia Marlow Hogan Lovells8 Years Ranked
- Lucy James Trowers & Hamlins LLP12 Years Ranked
- Oliver Carlyon Fieldfisher4 Years Ranked
- Rupert Earle Bates Wells23 Years Ranked
- Dan TenchCMS
- Jasveer RandhawaHerbert Smith Freehills
- Richard LangleyBDB Pitmans LLP
- Ros FosterHill Dickinson LLP
Band 4
Up and Coming
Star Associates
Associates to watch
- Alexander Fawke Linklaters3 Years Ranked
- Dervla Simm Hogan Lovells1 Years Ranked
- Emma Kate Cooney Linklaters2 Years Ranked
- Fred Allen Kingsley Napley LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jason Tandy Bevan Brittan LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Blunden Sharpe Pritchard LLP2 Years Ranked
- Louis Biggs Hogan Lovells1 Years Ranked
- Nick De Mulder Kingsley Napley LLP1 Years Ranked
- Olivia Rogers Fieldfisher1 Years Ranked
- Sarah Burton DLA Piper LLP1 Years Ranked
- Telha Arshad Hogan Lovells1 Years Ranked
- Amy SmithDAC Beachcroft LLP
- Christine IaconoHerbert Smith Freehills
- James WoodHerbert Smith Freehills
- Natasha DavisBDB Pitmans LLP
- Sophie DevlinDAC Beachcroft LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Star Individuals
- Andrew LidbetterHerbert Smith Freehills | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Star Individuals
Band 1
1 Adam ChapmanKingsley Napley LLP | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedAdam 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.1 Charles BrastedHogan Lovells | Administrative & Public Law2024 | 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."1 Martin SmithFieldfisher | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedMartin 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.1 Matthew LohnFieldfisher | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedMatthew 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.1 Melanie CarterBevan Brittan LLP | Administrative & Public Law2024 | 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."1 Thomas CasselsLinklaters | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedThomas Cassels is a dispute resolution partner at Linklaters. He is noted for his experience handling high-profile judicial reviews and public inquiries.1 Tim SuterFieldfisher | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedTim 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.
Band 2
2 Joanna LudlamBaker McKenzie | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedJoanna 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 HalfordBindmans LLP | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedJohn 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.2 Matthew SmithBates Wells | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedMatthew 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.2 Nick WrightsonKingsley Napley LLP | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedNick 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.2 Sophie KempKingsley Napley LLP | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedSophie 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.2 Virginia CooperBevan Brittan LLP | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedHead 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.
Band 3
3 Andrew DeanClifford Chance LLP | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedHead 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.3 Andrew DennyAllen & Overy LLP | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedAndrew 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 WhittleDLA Piper LLP | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedClaire Whittle assists clients with public law challenges, statutory appeals and public inquiries. She also advises on powers and duties of public authorities.3 Emma Dowden-TealeDLA Piper LLP | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedEmma 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.3 Gerard HanrattyBrowne Jacobson LLP | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedGerard 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.3 Iain MillerKingsley Napley LLP | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedIain Miller of Kingsley Napley has impressive expertise handling judicial reviews and investigations. He has a focus on professional discipline issues for regulators.3 Julia MarlowHogan Lovells | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedJulia 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.3 Lucy JamesTrowers & Hamlins LLP | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedLucy 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.3 Oliver CarlyonFieldfisher | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedOliver Carlyon is routinely instructed on inquests and public inquiries, as well as advising on judicial review proceedings.3 Rupert EarleBates Wells | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Band 3 | 23 Years RankedRupert 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.
Band 4
4 Amrita HurstBevan Brittan LLP | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedAmrita 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.4 David ThorneloePinsent Masons | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedDavid 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.4 Maeve HannaAllen & Overy LLP | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedMaeve 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 Olivia CarterBevan Brittan LLP | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedOlivia 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.4 Richard JeensSlaughter and May | Administrative & Public Law2024 | 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."
Up and Coming
U Amy TschobotkoBevan Brittan LLP | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedAmy 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.U George McLellanSharpe Pritchard LLP | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedGeorge 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
- Andrew EatonHogan Lovells | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Star Associates | 2 Years RankedAndrew 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
- Alexander FawkeLinklaters | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Associates to watch | 3 Years RankedAlexander Fawke is a managing associate at Linklaters with expertise acting for public and private sector clients in high-profile judicial reviews.
- Dervla SimmHogan Lovells | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedDervla 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.
- Emma Kate CooneyLinklaters | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Associates to watch | 2 Years RankedEmma 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.
- Fred AllenKingsley Napley LLP | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Associates to watch | 2 Years RankedFred Allen is a senior associate at Kingsley Napley. He is noted for his expertise in judicial reviews, public inquiries and human rights challenges.
- Jason TandyBevan Brittan LLP | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Associates to watch | 2 Years RankedJason 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.
- Jonathan BlundenSharpe Pritchard LLP | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Associates to watch | 2 Years RankedJonathan 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.
- Louis BiggsHogan Lovells | Administrative & Public Law2024 | 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."
- Nick De MulderKingsley Napley LLP | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedNick 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.
- Olivia RogersFieldfisher | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedOlivia Rogers is noted for her ability to assist clients in connection with public law matters.
- Sarah BurtonDLA Piper LLP | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedSarah Burton is an experienced senior associate at DLA Piper who handles judicial reviews for both claimants and defendants.
- Telha ArshadHogan Lovells | Administrative & Public Law2024 | 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."
- Christine IaconoHerbert Smith Freehills | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Associates to watch
- James WoodHerbert Smith Freehills | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Associates to watch
- Sophie DevlinDAC Beachcroft LLP | Administrative & Public Law2024 | Associates to watch