Band 1
Band 1
Band 1
Band 2
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Ben Jaffey KC is a leading authority in a broad array of public law matters including human rights, national security and immigration. He is particularly highly regarded for his command of issues relating to state surveillance. He is routinely instructed by individual, NGO and corporate claimants and government defendants, in novel judicial reviews.
Ben Jaffey KC has a diverse client base comprising individuals, companies, central and local government, regulators and public interest groups. He is held in high esteem for his expertise in areas such as detention, data retention and the environment. He frequently appears before the Supreme Court.
Ben Jaffey KC enjoys a stellar reputation for his command of the intersection of administrative and public law with financial services. He is a first choice for representation before a range of financial regulatory bodies and tribunals including the FCA, PRA and Upper Tribunal. Alongside working on disputes arising in the wholesale energy and forex markets, he has also been engaged in cases concerning accusations of financial misreporting.
Ben Jaffey KC has a well-regarded practice at the intersection of public and data protection law. He has detailed knowledge of the many controversies surrounding the collection of communications data by government agencies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ben has great forensic insight and great credibility with judges. He has real depth and range, and he is a tremendously good team player."
"Ben is a brilliant cross-examiner, brilliant in submissions, clever and good to deal with."
"Ben is a very clever lawyer, not afraid to be direct and robust. His intellect is phenomenal, so his advice is well received. He understands the regulator work, where you can push and pull."
"Ben is very easy to work with, excellent on his feet and a great all-rounder."
"Ben Jaffey KC is a very effective advocate."
"Ben has a good manner about him and he is really good with clients. He really knows how to hold the room. He is extremely bright and clever."
"Ben's intellectual rigour stands out; he is so sharp and able to focus on key issues. He finds the points that nobody sees."
"Ben knows an answer to any question you can think of. He's a superstar."
"He is one of the top public law barristers as he has a distinctive ability to judge how a court or judge is going to respond to a range of different arguments, and that judgement is always spot on."
"Ben has the biggest legal brain in the room. He thrives when figuring things out."
"Ben is off-the-charts bright and super easy to work with."
"Ben is very good."
"Ben has great forensic insight and great credibility with judges. He has real depth and range, and he is a tremendously good team player."
"Ben is a brilliant cross-examiner, brilliant in submissions, clever and good to deal with."
"Ben is a very clever lawyer, not afraid to be direct and robust. His intellect is phenomenal, so his advice is well received. He understands the regulator work, where you can push and pull."
"Ben is very easy to work with, excellent on his feet and a great all-rounder."
"Ben Jaffey KC is a very effective advocate."
"Ben has a good manner about him and he is really good with clients. He really knows how to hold the room. He is extremely bright and clever."
"Ben's intellectual rigour stands out; he is so sharp and able to focus on key issues. He finds the points that nobody sees."
"Ben knows an answer to any question you can think of. He's a superstar."
"He is one of the top public law barristers as he has a distinctive ability to judge how a court or judge is going to respond to a range of different arguments, and that judgement is always spot on."
"Ben has the biggest legal brain in the room. He thrives when figuring things out."
"Ben is off-the-charts bright and super easy to work with."
"Ben is very good."
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