UK Bar
Community Care - London (Bar)
Jamie Burton KC is a leading public law barrister who is involved in an array of community care issues, and particularly active in cases which involve elements of housing, social security and clinical care. His cases frequently address the impact of human rights in community care law, and he receives special praise for his work concerning children's care and asylum support.
Strengths
"Jamie's work is of a very good standard and he is good with clients and solicitors."
"Jamie is a very charismatic and robust advocate who is knowledgeable, very confident and commanding in his advocacy."
Police Law: Mainly Claimant - All Circuits
Jamie Burton KC is well regarded for handling claims against the police concerning discrimination, assault and the failure to investigate and protect. He is also experienced in protest-related cases.
Strengths
"Jamie Burton is hard-working and excellent on his feet, with great strategic vision."
"Jamie is incredibly bright, legally astute and a powerful advocate. He is forensically detailed and you can have absolute confidence that he will leave no stone unturned."
"Jamie is an expert strategist."
Social Housing - London (Bar)
Jamie Burton KC is a well-respected litigator with a strong reputation for his judicial review work. He is held in esteem for his adroit handling of homelessness cases and landlord and tenant disputes, and offers particularly in-depth knowledge of the Housing Act 1996. Commentators note that he has an exceptionally strong grasp of human rights law.
Strengths
"A top-level silk for housing and public law disputes."
"Jamie Burton is absolutely excellent on all fronts."
Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
Jamie Burton KC is involved in significant challenges to central government and local authority decisions on the provision of public services and welfare benefits. He has particular expertise in claims involving social housing and community care. He is highly proficient in claims relying on EU and human rights law.
Strengths
"James is a very good creative thinker but he is also good at taking it back to the law."
"Jamie is a really exceptional advocate on this feet."
"Jamie has exceptional subject knowledge and he is incredibly creative."
Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)
Jamie Burton KC is a well-regarded silk who is adept at handling discrimination and social welfare claims. He is singled out for his knowledge of the Care Act 2014.
Strengths
"Jamie has a breadth of practice focused on human rights discrimination cases. He is a strong and personable opponent."
