Administrative & Public Law

Azeem Suterwalla is highly sought after by regulators and central government for his experience in a range of public law and human rights challenges. He is particularly adept in commercial regulatory judicial review and immigration cases relating to EU citizens following Brexit.

"Azeem is commercially astute and he has a great manner with clients."

"His strategy and thoughtfulness are well considered whilst also not conceding anything."

Gerry Facenna KC has a broad depth of administrative and public law expertise, with a particular emphasis on EU law and regulatory matters. He is also adept at judicial reviews involving human rights law and is equally sought after by defendants and claimants.

"Gerry is a master in relation to judicial review matters and particularly good on data protection issues."

"Gerry is very strategic. He will set the strategic theme in what we do."

Julianne Morrison is involved in significant public and administrative law challenges on behalf of both applicants and respondents. Her broad public law experience encompasses commercial, regulatory and human rights law challenges.She has attracted attention for her important work in data protection, environment and national security cases.

"Julianne is super fast and very creative. She is easy to work with. Her analysis is always thoughtful and she draws in unexpected areas of administrative law because of the breadth of her knowledge."

Nikolaus Grubeck is highly knowledgeable on the overlap between public and human rights law. His expertise in cases concerning national security and foreign affairs is of particular note. He receives instructions from both claimants and defendants, including government departments. He also frequently appears in public law challenges concerning commercial regulation, as well as information law.

"Nikolaus goes above and beyond in tackling complex issues at speed. He provides invaluable strategic insights and he is skilled at zoning in on the weaknesses in the other side's position."

"Nikolaus produces accessible written advice. His arguments are really sound and attractive to the court."

"He is extremely bright and writes beautifully. He has a great strategic assessment of a case and where it might go. He is thinking several steps ahead on the litigation."

"Nikolaus has very good judgement on what works and what does not. He has a clear writing style."

Tim Ward KC brings his considerable EU law expertise to bear in public and administrative law disputes. He acts for corporate clients and government departments in commercial regulatory claims.

"Tim is a brilliant advocate and he knows how to get the court on side. He can deftly navigate really challenging issues, client demands and client perspectives."

"Tim is really user-friendly and approachable."

Conor McCarthy is frequently instructed by government departments, regulators and campaign groups in complex public law challenges. His wide-ranging expertise encompasses claims involving EU law, competition and international trade.

"Conor is a fierce intellect. He has an amazing ability to construct arguments and to play through how arguments might develop."

"Conor is intellectually outstanding."

"Conor McCarthy is good with international law elements."

Daniel Beard KC focuses his administrative and public law practice on commercial and regulatory judicial reviews. He is particularly renowned for his expertise in claims that involve EU and competition law. He is routinely instructed by central government and corporates in the financial services and retail sectors.

"Daniel is a wonderful advocate as he is very measured."

Ian Wise KC is a strong choice to represent claimants in judicial reviews challenging legislation, government policy and decisions of local authorities. He handles a wide array of public law disputes and recently he has been involved in claims arising out of healthcare provision, housing and human rights.

"Ian is very good in court."

Robert Palmer KC is capable of handling a wide range of administrative and public law matters including commercial, regulatory and human rights claims. He represents claimants and defendants in judicial reviews challenging decisions of central government, local authorities and regulators. He has acted in cases concerning a multitude of issues, from state surveillance to the EU Settlement Scheme.

"Robert is unflappable and across the material. He is capable of standing up and picking up points at short notice. He has a really sound sense of judgement."

"Robert is very clever and knowledgeable but he has very light advocacy and brings judges along."

"His advocacy is beautiful and the court trusts him. He is so down the line and he makes things very crystal clear."

"Robert is easy to listen to and explains things greatly. It is a joy to watch him and he presents it all so easily."

Imogen Proud regularly acts for individual claimants, regulators and government departments, in a raft of public law matters, including judicial review. She has considerable expertise in commercial and regulatory claims involving financial services law, as well as those relating to public sector pensions and welfare provision.

"Imogen is so clever. She is very nice to work with and very hardworking."

Jon Turner KC frequently appears on behalf of the government and other public bodies in commercial and regulatory public law cases. Recent work includes claims involving pharmaceutical regulation, EU and competition law.

"Jon is incredibly authoritative. He is brilliant on his feet and on paper."

Khatija Hafesji garners acclaim for her handling of a wide array of public law challenges to government policy and decisions concerning community care, particularly as it relates to children. She has particular expertise at handling complex age assessment disputes.

"I am very impressed with her knowledge, her technical insight and her tenacity."

"Khatija is very collaborative and knowledgeable. She is good at weighing up pros and cons of options as well as considering strategy from different perspectives."

Michael Armitage mainly acts for government departments and regulators, representing them in high-profile judicial reviews. He has particularly strong expertise in cases concerning national security and competition law.

"Michael is a very impressive advocate. He is extremely well prepared."

Brendan McGurk KC defends public bodies, including government departments and commercial regulators, and represents corporate and non-profit claimants, in judicial reviews. His broad expertise includes human rights, competition and taxation. He has considerable experience in public law litigation arising out of animal welfare issues.

"Brendan has a remarkable forensic ability particularly when it comes to complex administrative areas of law."

"Brendan is very analytical. He wants to understand the nitty-gritty."