Administrative & Public Law
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 4
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1 Crown Office Row is best known in the administrative law field for its barristers' deft handling of cases with national security elements, in the role of special advocate. Members are praised for "their remarkable ability to handle the most complex and sophisticated issues." This work sees them acting in prominent judicial reviews involving immigration law, criminal justice and counter-extremism. The set also possesses considerable public law expertise in various issues outside this niche, including healthcare provision and regulation, prisoners' rights, and the conduct of public inquiries. Members tend to act for the government in these cases. Matthew Phipps is the senior clerk.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The service levels are outstanding and the clerks are amazing."
"The service levels are outstanding and the clerks are amazing."
Notable Practitioners
Angus McCullough KC is a skilled advocate who focuses on the overlap between administrative, human rights and immigration law. In his role as special advocate, he handles sensitive litigation involving questions of national security, terrorism and the actions of the intelligence services.
"Angus has an incredible read on the courtroom. He has the court's ear and he really has extraordinary gravitas in the courtroom."
"Angus is a real class act. He is a really wonderful operator with a wonderful turn of phrase and he's very committed."
"He is the very best of special advocates."
Natasha Barnes demonstrates clear prowess in public law matters concerning national security, crime and broader human rights questions. As A Panel counsel, she regularly advises and acts for a range of government departments.
"Natasha is very down-to-earth and she has a practical approach that she brings to difficult legal issues."
"Natasha is really clever and really practical, just all over what needs doing."
"Natasha Barnes is sharp as a tack and very good on paper. She is just fantastic."
Philip Havers KC is instructed by claimants and defendants in a variety of public law cases, including those concerning the provision of local services.
"Philip is a pleasure to work with. He delivers complex expert advice in a digestible way. He is well-liked and trusted by clients."
Shaheen Rahman KC is highly praised for her skill as a special advocate, particularly when acting in the interests of claimants in national security cases involving allegations of unlawful detention, torture or rendition. Her wider public law practice includes bringing and defending a broad range of judicial review challenges.
"Shaheen Rahman KC is so good with clients."
"Shaheen is really good on the detail. She has really good knowledge of public law and judicial review principles generally but also specifically how they interact with human right laws."