Administrative & Public Law

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 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.

Angus has an incredible read on the courtroom. He has the court's ear and he really has extraordinary gravitas in the courtroom.

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 Barnes is sharp as a tack and very good on paper. She is just fantastic.

Natasha is really clever and really practical, just all over what needs doing.

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 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.

Shaheen Rahman KC is so good with clients.