Helen Mountfield KC

UK Bar

Helen Mountfield KC is a pre-eminent education silk and a seasoned authority on safeguarding and matters concerning faith schools. She has acted in some of the leading education cases in recent times, and frequently advises universities on free speech and equality matters. Education constitutes a key aspect of her renowned public law practice.

"Helen is absolutely outstanding at picking up complex issues and running them with sophistication and ease."

"Helen is a real expert on the Equality Act and really responsive in her written advice."

Helen Mountfield KC is a renowned election law silk with extensive experience in general election petitions and advisory work for candidates, parties and campaigning organisations. She regularly appears in the Supreme Court, has worked on international elections matters, and has strong expertise in civil liberties and human rights.

"Helen Mountfield is fantastic to work with - she's smart, down-to-earth and loved by clients."

"Her arguments are always well structured and she presents them in a very beguiling way. She is also a very pleasant opponent to be against."

Helen Mountfield KC brings her considerable expertise in equality law and human rights to public and administrative law cases before domestic and international courts. She frequently represents public bodies in high-profile challenges to social security provisions. Her other experience includes local government issues and disputes relating to workers' rights.

"Helen has a good grasp of all the issues and wider context. She has a good awareness of the wider environment and she is easy to work with."

Helen Mountfield KC is a high-profile barrister in the field of civil liberties and human rights, who serves as a deputy High Court judge in the Administrative Court. She remains a popular choice for major public law cases and is a recognised specialist in complex EU law issues. She regularly appears in the Supreme Court in high-profile test cases as well as in European courts and those in other international jurisdictions.

Helen Mountfield KC is well known for her work representing claimants in a range of community care matters. She has handled complex and high-profile cases and has experience in the Supreme Court.

"Helen is very able and knowledgeable."