Ranking tables
Administrative & Public Law | UK
UK-wide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
- Alistair Robertson DAC Beachcroft LLP6 Years Ranked
Emma Dowden-Teale DLA Piper LLP4 Years Ranked
Joanna Ludlam Jenner & Block LLP16 Years Ranked
John Halford Bindmans LLP22 Years Ranked
Matthew Smith Bates Wells6 Years Ranked
Tim Suter Fieldfisher12 Years Ranked
Virginia Cooper Bevan Brittan LLP8 Years Ranked
Andrew Dean Bird & Bird3 Years Ranked
Andrew Denny A&O Shearman22 Years Ranked
Claire Whittle DLA Piper LLP6 Years Ranked
Dan Tench CMS24 Years Ranked
Jasveer Randhawa Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP9 Years Ranked- Julia Marlow Hogan Lovells10 Years Ranked
Lucy James Trowers & Hamlins LLP14 Years Ranked
Oliver Carlyon Fieldfisher6 Years Ranked
Richard Langley Broadfield Law UK LLP 15 Years Ranked
Ros Foster Hill Dickinson LLP11 Years Ranked
Rupert Earle Bates Wells25 Years Ranked
Amrita Hurst Bevan Brittan LLP3 Years Ranked
Amy Tschobotko Bevan Brittan LLP4 Years Ranked
David Thorneloe Pinsent Masons3 Years Ranked- George McLellan Sharpe Pritchard LLP4 Years Ranked
Gerard Hanratty Browne Jacobson LLP18 Years Ranked
James Wood Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP4 Years Ranked- Jonathan Blunden Sharpe Pritchard LLP4 Years Ranked
Katy Colton Mishcon de Reya LLP4 Years Ranked
Maeve Hanna A&O Shearman6 Years Ranked
Nicola Mead-Batten TLT LLP7 Years Ranked
Richard Jeens Slaughter and May5 Years Ranked
- Amy Smith DAC Beachcroft LLP4 Years Ranked
Dervla Simm Hogan Lovells3 Years Ranked- Emma Kate Cooney Linklaters4 Years Ranked
Fred Allen Kingsley Napley LLP4 Years Ranked
Jason Tandy Bevan Brittan LLP4 Years Ranked- Louis Biggs Hogan Lovells3 Years Ranked
Olivia Rogers Fieldfisher3 Years Ranked- Sahil Kher Kingsley Napley LLP1 Years Ranked
Sarah Burton Bevan Brittan LLP3 Years Ranked- Telha Arshad Hogan Lovells3 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople

S Andrew Lidbetter
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Senior Statespeople | 29 Years RankedAndrew Lidbetter co-leads Herbert Smith Freehills' public law practice. As a dispute resolution partner, he demonstrates expertise in judicial reviews, regulatory disputes and human rights matters.
Star Individuals
- Charles Brasted
Hogan Lovells | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Star Individuals | 18 Years RankedCharles Brasted leads the public law and policy practice at Hogan Lovells. He is highly rated for acting on behalf of claimants and defendants in high-profile judicial reviews.
Band 1

1 Martin Smith
Fieldfisher | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 1 | 22 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 Lohn
Fieldfisher | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 1 | 22 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 environmental and sport sectors.

1 Melanie Carter
Stone King LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedMelanie Carter of Stone King enjoys a leading reputation for her vast experience acting for central and local government, regulators and charities.

1 Nusrat Zar
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedNusrat Zar co-heads the public law practice at Herbert Smith Freehills. She offers tremendous experience in an array of public law matters and is proficient in judicial reviews, public inquiries and procurement-related challenges.
1 Sophie Kemp
Kingsley Napley LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 1 | 9 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.
1 Thomas Cassels
Linklaters | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 1 | 23 Years RankedThomas Cassels is a dispute resolution partner at Linklaters. He is noted for his experience handling high-profile judicial reviews and public inquiries.
Band 2
2 Alistair Robertson
DAC Beachcroft LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedAlistair Robertson is a London-based partner who heads the public law offering at DAC Beachcroft. He is particularly noted for his expertise in the healthcare sector and advises on judicial reviews as well as broader regulatory issues.
2 Emma Dowden-Teale
DLA Piper LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 2 | 4 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.
2 Joanna Ludlam
Jenner & Block LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedJoanna Ludlam has extensive experience across a variety of public law matters, including judicial review proceedings and public inquiries.

2 John HalfordBindmans LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 2 | 22 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 Smith
Bates Wells | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedMatthew Smith has a strong practice which covers high-profile judicial reviews, as well as public inquiries, investigations and legislative advice.

2 Tim Suter
Fieldfisher | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 2 | 12 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.
2 Virginia Cooper
Bevan Brittan LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 2 | 8 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 Dean
Bird & Bird | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedAndrew 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 Denny
A&O Shearman | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 3 | 22 Years RankedAndrew Denny leads the UK public law team at A&O Shearman. He acts for claimants and defendants in judicial review proceedings, often involving major projects or human rights.

3 Claire Whittle
DLA Piper LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 3 | 6 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 Dan Tench
CMS | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 3 | 24 Years RankedDan Tench leads the administrative and public law offering at CMS. He has considerable experience in advising on regulatory challenges and judicial reviews.
3 Jasveer Randhawa
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedJasveer Randhawa is a solicitor advocate in the administrative and public law practice at Herbert Smith Freehills. She has in-depth experience handling judicial reviews and disciplinary investigations for public bodies and private organisations in the charities and financial services sectors, among others.
3 Julia Marlow
Hogan Lovells | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 3 | 10 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 James
Trowers & Hamlins LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 3 | 14 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 Carlyon
Fieldfisher | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedOliver Carlyon is routinely instructed on inquests and public inquiries, as well as advising on judicial review proceedings. He has particular expertise advising clients in the technology space.

3 Richard Langley
Broadfield Law UK LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedRichard Langley is a partner at Broadfield Law who has a strong practice covering an array of public law matters, including judicial reviews for charities and private organisations.

3 Ros Foster
Hill Dickinson LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedRos Foster is a partner at Hill Dickinson who has a broad public law practice. She has extensive experience representing local government bodies, NHS trusts and regulators.Key sectorsGovernment and Public Sector|Health and Life Sciences|Not for Profit / Charity
3 Rupert Earle
Bates Wells | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 3 | 25 Years RankedRupert Earle is a partner in the public and regulatory team at Bates Wells. He is recognised for his longstanding 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 Hurst
Bevan Brittan LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 4 | 3 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 Amy Tschobotko
Bevan Brittan LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 4 | 4 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.
4 David Thorneloe
Pinsent Masons | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 4 | 3 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 George McLellan
Sharpe Pritchard LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 4 | 4 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.
4 Gerard Hanratty
Browne Jacobson LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 4 | 18 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.
4 James Wood
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedJames Wood of Herbert Smith Freehills is a partner in the team with a public law and regulatory disputes focus. He is noted for his broad practice which encompasses judicial reviews and regulatory advice.
4 Jonathan Blunden
Sharpe Pritchard LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedJonathan Blunden of Sharpe Pritchard advises both public and private sector clients on public law matters, including judicial reviews, legislative drafting, statutory appeals and decision-making, among others.

4 Katy Colton
Mishcon de Reya LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedKaty Colton acts for commercial clients and charities in a broad range of administrative and public law matters. She is particularly recognised for handling judicial reviews often involving human rights and political elements.

4 Maeve Hanna
A&O Shearman | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedMaeve Hanna is a partner at A&O Shearman with a notable practice advising commercial and public clients on a range of administrative and public law matters.

4 Nicola Mead-Batten
TLT LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedNicola Mead-Batten of TLT has considerable experience handling a broad range of public law matters. She is particularly adept at advising regulators in judicial reviews.

4 Richard Jeens
Slaughter and May | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedRichard Jeens of Slaughter and May has a varied practice that sees him represent a variety of commercial and government bodies on advisory and contentious public law matters.
Up and Coming
U Alexander Fawke
Linklaters | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Up and Coming | 5 Years RankedAlexander Fawke is a well regarded practitioner with expertise acting for public and private sector clients in high-profile judicial reviews.

U Christine Iacono
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Up and Coming | 4 Years RankedChristine Iacono of Herbert Smith Freehills is well-equipped to handle public law issues arising in the private sector. She focuses her practice on regulatory matters, inquiries and judicial reviews.
Star Associates
- Andrew Eaton
Hogan Lovells | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Star Associates | 4 Years RankedAndrew Eaton 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. He also has extensive experience handling judicial reviews.
Associates to watch
- Amy Smith
DAC Beachcroft LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Associates to watch | 4 Years RankedAmy Smith is a senior associate at DAC Beachcroft. She is a public lawyer who specialises in healthcare matters and the Equality Act 2010.
Dervla Simm
Hogan Lovells | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Associates to watch | 3 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 Cooney
Linklaters | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Associates to watch | 4 Years RankedEmma Kate Cooney is a managing 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 Allen
Kingsley Napley LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Associates to watch | 4 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 Tandy
Bevan Brittan LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Associates to watch | 4 Years RankedJason Tandy is a senior 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.
- Louis Biggs
Hogan Lovells | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Associates to watch | 3 Years RankedLouis Biggs is well regarded for his ability to handle both contentious and advisory public law matters.
Olivia Rogers
Fieldfisher | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Associates to watch | 3 Years RankedOlivia Rogers is noted for her ability to assist clients in connection with public law matters.- Sahil Kher
Kingsley Napley LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedSahil Kher is a senior associate at Kingsley Napley boasting a broad administrative and public law practice with notable experience handling judicial review proceedings.
Sarah Burton
Bevan Brittan LLP | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Associates to watch | 3 Years RankedSarah Burton is an experienced senior associate who handles judicial reviews for both claimants and defendants.
- Telha Arshad
Hogan Lovells | Administrative & Public Law2026 | Associates to watch | 3 Years RankedTelha Arshad represents a range of clients on regulatory issues and public law challenges. He has particular expertise advising clients in the technology sector.