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About
Provided by Alex Goodman KC
Practice Areas
Alex Goodman KC’s broad practice encompasses planning, environment, public law, human rights, immigration, discrimination, local government, climate change, habitats and public inquiries. Three recent examples of his work are:
- Acting for the successful appellant in the Supreme Court in R(Day) v Shropshire [2023] 2 W.L.R. 599 (quashing a planning permission).
- A successful appeal in the Court of Appeal relating to compensation under the Human Rights Act 1998 for destitute migrants (R (ASY) v SSHD [2024] EWCA Civ 373).
- Representing thirteen core participants at the Brook House Inquiry (a statutory inquiry into abuse in detention concluding in 2023).
Alex acts for anyone: developers, individuals, local authorities, central government, NGOs etc.
He was awarded the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Outstanding Achievement award in 2021 and was ‘Highly Commended’ for the Halsbury Rule of Law Award at the LexisNexis UK 2023 Awards as part of the Brook House inquiry team.
Alex wrote the Atkins Court Forms edition on Common Land and Village Greens and is currently writing a book on human rights law. Alex helped set up Medical Justice, is a former councillor at the London Borough of Camden. He is the Joint Head of Landmark's Public and Administrative Law group. As a fellow of the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law Alex has worked on the constitutions of Myanmar, Palestine and The Gambia. He is currently instructed on climate change cases in South America and East Africa.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Alex Goodman KC acts for claimants, appearing in courts at all levels, including the immigration tribunal, the Supreme Court and the ECtHR. Peers acknowledge his depth of expertise, particularly highlighting his aptitude in matters concerning deportation and detention. He is well versed in the cases relating to the Dublin III Regulation.
Alex Goodman KC possesses a broad base of public law expertise, including planning and environment as well as the full scope of immigration law challenges. He frequently acts for claimants as well as local government.
Alex Goodman KC operates a busy human rights practice, taking in many high-profile judicial reviews and appeals. He focuses on challenges to immigration policy, including detention and welfare issues such as 'no recourse to public funds'.
Alex Goodman KC is held in high regard for his ability to handle complex issues related to the selling of land and asylum seekers. He routinely represents clients in the Court of Appeal and the High Court.
Alex Goodman KC has an impressive track record of acting in planning matters at all levels of court including the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. He has vast expertise in planning challenges involving housing and education developments, as well as planning inquiries and judicial review-related matters. His practice is strengthened by extensive knowledge of related spaces such as environment law.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Alex provides excellent client care and is really approachable."
"My clients felt empowered by Alex's comprehensive knowledge of the law, as well as his powerful advocacy in court."
"Alex is a very impressive advocate in court because he has a lot of presence and he is able to put across arguments."
"Alex is a very clinical barrister. He has a very good approach."
"Alex is a very good advocate. He produces excellent work and has a very good eye for how to win a case."
"Alex is very diligent and very caring about clients."
"Alex is extremely effective."
"Alex is at the forefront in developing a claimants' human rights team."
"Alex is a good advocate who produces excellent work. He has a very good eye for how to win cases."
"Alex has a real niche in the overlap between migration rights and planning. He's a real expert here."
"Alex is very responsive and is a leading expert in the field of public open space."
"Alex provides excellent client care and is really approachable."
"My clients felt empowered by Alex's comprehensive knowledge of the law, as well as his powerful advocacy in court."
"Alex is a very impressive advocate in court because he has a lot of presence and he is able to put across arguments."
"Alex is a very clinical barrister. He has a very good approach."
"Alex is a very good advocate. He produces excellent work and has a very good eye for how to win a case."
"Alex is very diligent and very caring about clients."
"Alex is extremely effective."
"Alex is at the forefront in developing a claimants' human rights team."
"Alex is a good advocate who produces excellent work. He has a very good eye for how to win cases."
"Alex has a real niche in the overlap between migration rights and planning. He's a real expert here."
"Alex is very responsive and is a leading expert in the field of public open space."
Articles, highlights and press releases
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Guy Williams KC and Alex Goodman KC appointed as King’s Counsel
Monday 27 March 2023, Landmark Chambers’ Alex Goodman KC (left) and Guy Williams KC (right) have been formally sworn in at the King’s Counsel Appointment Ceremony. We would like to say a huge congratulations again to both on their appointment.
Guy Williams KC and Alex Goodman KC appointed as King’s Counsel
Monday 27 March 2023, Landmark Chambers’ Alex Goodman KC (left) and Guy Williams KC (right) have been formally sworn in at the King’s Counsel Appointment Ceremony. We would like to say a huge congratulations again to both on their appointment.
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