Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
About
Provided by Bhatt Murphy
Public law is at the forefront of all our work and one of the main tools that can be used to make the state and its tribunals more accountable and accessible.
We pursue public law challenges in all areas ranging through inquests, police complaints, immigration detention powers, prisoners’ rights, data retention and criminal appeals.
All of our lawyers have experience in pursuing public law challenges as this remedy is integral to all aspects of our work and the service we provide.
Chambers Review
Bhatt Murphy has substantial expertise in claims involving police custody, prisoner rights, immigration detention and other instances of individuals being detained by state agencies. The firm is active in bringing challenges to the government's asylum policy and state surveillance. The team acts in judicial reviews, inquests, public inquiries and human rights claims on behalf of individuals and NGOs.
Work Highlights
- Bhatt Murphy acted in a judicial review challenging the legality of the government policy used by the Home Secretary to stop and detain two mothers and their children, who were lawful residents of the UK, seeking to re-enter the UK at port.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bhatt Murphy has really good strategic judgement."
"We always receive swift and detailed responses and always feel comfortable seeking information from the firm."
"Bhatt Murphy is up there with the very best claimant public law firms."
"Bhatt Murphy has really good strategic judgement."
"We always receive swift and detailed responses and always feel comfortable seeking information from the firm."
"Bhatt Murphy is up there with the very best claimant public law firms."
Notable Practitioners
Raju Bhatt is a founding partner of Bhatt Murphy. He is highly regarded for his expertise in claims against the criminal justice system, including the police and prosecuting agencies.
Mark Scott of Bhatt Murphy acts for individuals, charities and campaign groups on a broad range of public law challenges, including unlawful detention, digital surveillance and inquests for bereaved families.
"Mark's main strength is strategic judgement just because he is highly experienced in this work."
Janet Farrell is a partner at Bhatt Murphy who focuses her practice on representing vulnerable groups detained under immigration law. Recent casework has involved acting for vulnerable claimants in the matters related to data protection.
"Janet Farrell is good on the law and able to think creatively. She is excellent and highly committed."
"Janet is a committed advocate who really fights for social justice and ensures her clients' best interests are protected. She is extremely dedicated and will always go the extra mile."
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Members
Provided by Bhatt Murphy
Colin Gregory
Hamish Arnott
Jane Ryan
Michael Oswald
Michela Carini
Molly Cox
Shamik Dutta
Simon Creighton
Sophie Naftalin
Tori Sicher