UK Bar
Police Law: Mainly Defendant - All Circuits
Alan Payne KC of 39 Essex Chambers is known for defending police forces against civil claims of false imprisonment, misfeasance and breaches of the Human Rights Act, in addition to public law challenges.
Strengths
"His breadth of knowledge is amazing and his advocacy is outstanding. He is very detailed and thorough."
Immigration - London (Bar)
Alan Payne KC is an accomplished barrister who routinely acts for the government in immigration and human rights cases. His broad public law knowledge serves to strengthen his work in the field. He is particularly adept at handling Article 8 cases that concern the interaction between Strasbourg and domestic law.
Strengths
"Alan is solid and sensible. I appreciate his willingness to get on the phone and cut through the case."
Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)
Alan Payne KC has a strong profile in this field, having represented government departments and various police clients in numerous inquests, in addition to high-profile matters such as the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse and the Undercover Policing Inquiry.
Strengths
"Alan is a really high-quality advocate."
"His breadth of knowledge is amazing and his advocacy is outstanding. He is very detailed and thorough."
