Admas Habteslasie

UK Bar

Admas Habteslasie is a highly knowledgeable barrister who has a broad civil liberties and human rights practice in which he acts for claimants, defendants and interveners. His recent cases have involved issues relating to trafficking, asylum and nationality, and social welfare. Habteslasie is a member of the Attorney-General’s Public International Law C Panel.

"Adam has an incredible breadth of activity; he is one of the most versatile juniors."

"Adam does not get distracted; he cuts through to the key issues. He has wisdom beyond his years."

Admas Habteslasie has a growing reputation advising individuals, organisations and central government, in public law challenges related to welfare support, human rights and immigration. He is particularly noted for his extensive experience handling claims for vulnerable individuals such as asylum seekers and victims of trafficking.

"Admas is a brilliant public lawyer. He is really smart and exceptionally bright. He is very pragmatic at public law because he knows what the court is receptive to and what it's not."

"He is excellent. He is very considered and really takes the time to think things through. I'd highly recommend him."

Admas Habteslasie regularly acts across a wide range of property law matters. He has experience in landlord and tenant matters, trusts of property disputes and dilapidations disputes, and has significant expertise in relation to the Building Safety Act 2022. He has appeared in the County Court, tribunals and the High Court.

"Admas is mature beyond his years in regards to his legal skills. He litigates extremely well and he has excellent judgement."

"Admas is excellent on all fronts. He's easy to work with, knowledgeable and a rising star in this space."

"Admas is an impressive barrister with a great legal mind in terms of spotting interesting legal arguments that are a bit out of the box but work."