Administrative & Public Law: Mainly Commercial
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
Contact number
+1 212 903 9000Chambers Review
Linklaters offers expertise regarding advisory and contentious public law matters. The firm is experienced in judicial reviews for private and public bodies. It is well known for its work across transport, financial services and technology sectors, among others.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters represented Privacy International as an intervenor in a judicial review brought by three asylum seekers against the Secretary of State for the Home Department. It challenged the policy of confiscating and downloading mobile phones owned by migrants arriving in the UK by small boats.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The quality and breadth of the resources that Linklaters can call upon mean nothing is too complex."
"Linklaters has a strength in the public law and commercial cross over."
"The quality and breadth of the resources that Linklaters can call upon mean nothing is too complex."
"Linklaters has a strength in the public law and commercial cross over."
Notable Practitioners
Thomas Cassels is a dispute resolution partner at Linklaters. He is noted for his experience handling high-profile judicial reviews and public inquiries.
"Thomas Cassels is hardworking and knowledgeable. He has incredible judgement."
"He is a chameleon. He can adapt to situations but he is always measured and fair."
"Thomas has a wonderful ability with clients."
Alexander Fawke is a well regarded practitioner with expertise acting for public and private sector clients in high-profile judicial reviews.
"Alexander Fawke is very client and deal-focussed."
"Alex works strongly and collaboratively with clients."
Emma 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.
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