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Hugh Mercer KC of Essex Court Chambers is a well-regarded specialist in regulatory and EU law governing agriculture. He is noted for his extensive knowledge of the Common Agricultural Policy and is further recognised for his expertise in rural flooding issues.
Hugh Mercer KC of Essex Court Chambers receives praise both for his contributions to legal aspects of the Brexit debate and for his work on advisory or contentious EU law instructions. He advises on the judicial review of EU-derived environmental or UK food safety regulatory decisions. He also assists with jurisdiction issues arising in overseas civil damages claims.
Hugh Mercer KC is an expert on EU, environmental and agricultural law who has impressive experience of related judicial review work. He is also adept at handling issues relating to welfare provision and human rights. He represents claimants, whether individual or corporate, as well as the government.
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"Hugh Mercer KC has an unrivalled ability to take up new areas of law in ever-changing times and is a leading light in the field in European law."
"Hugh Mercer KC is very responsive and turns work around to tight deadlines."
"Hugh Mercer KC has excellent institutional knowledge of the EU and is a real team player."
"Hugh is articulate, excellent in terms of developing and considering complicated matters and has an understanding or and expertise in agriculture."
"Hugh Mercer is at the top of his game in terms of his grasp of the detail regarding agricultural policy. He is extremely academic as well as being fantastic on his feet."
"Hugh is a careful and considered advocate who combines intellect with courage and attractive advocacy."
"He is very well prepared, competent and assured."
"His knowledge of EU law is impressive and his advice on the strategy of intervention is strong."
"Hugh Mercer KC has an unrivalled ability to take up new areas of law in ever-changing times and is a leading light in the field in European law."
"Hugh Mercer KC is very responsive and turns work around to tight deadlines."
"Hugh Mercer KC has excellent institutional knowledge of the EU and is a real team player."
"Hugh is articulate, excellent in terms of developing and considering complicated matters and has an understanding or and expertise in agriculture."
"Hugh Mercer is at the top of his game in terms of his grasp of the detail regarding agricultural policy. He is extremely academic as well as being fantastic on his feet."
"Hugh is a careful and considered advocate who combines intellect with courage and attractive advocacy."
"He is very well prepared, competent and assured."
"His knowledge of EU law is impressive and his advice on the strategy of intervention is strong."
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