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Sanctions - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Jason Pobjoy predominantly represents private individuals in challenges to sanctions and asset freezing, and also assists state-owned companies with appeals against sanctions listings and relistings. He is noted for his skill in tackling the interpretation of sanctions and handling circumvention claims.
Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Jason Pobjoy is a highly sought-after junior barrister acclaimed for his work for claimants in a plethora of civil liberties and human rights matters. He is highly regarded as an expert on the interplay between public international law and human rights, an area in which he has extensive academic experience. He also has significant practical experience of acting in high-profile cases concerning refugees, British military action abroad and sanctions.
Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Jason Pobjoy is frequently involved in complex judicial reviews before the Supreme Court. He has a strong emphasis on cases involving a crossover with regulatory and EU law, including human rights challenges. He acts for a broad range of clients, including the government, NGOs and individuals.
Competition Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Jason Pobjoy has a broad competition law practice and is praised for his expert handling of private cartel damages claims, frequently advising the defendants. He also assists clients with CMA investigations. Pobjoy has played a key role in the defence of cartel damages claims on behalf of truck manufacturers and financial services sector companies.
Media & Entertainment - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Jason Pobjoy is a very well-regarded practitioner in the media space who is regularly sought out by leading media companies. He is extremely experienced in acting on matters relating to freedom of expression, privacy and impartiality obligations.
European Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Jason Pobjoy advises private individuals and corporate clients in EU sanctions cases, including human rights-based appeals against their imposition. His broader European law practice includes involvement in major competition litigation.
Data Protection - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Jason Pobjoy is building an impressive data protection practice that sees him acting for a wide range of clients including individuals, government departments and public entities. He has experience acting at various levels of court, including the First-tier and Upper Tribunals and also before the ICO in matters related to freedom of information requests and issues under the Data Protection Act 2018.
Public International Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Jason Pobjoy has a strong and wide-ranging PIL practice, and regularly advises state departments and NGOs on matters relating to diplomatic immunity, sanctions and treaty interpretation.
Immigration - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Jason Pobjoy has a noteworthy practice representing NGOs in their interventions in immigration and asylum cases of broad application. He has strong experience of cases involving child asylum seekers or human trafficking. He has also represented the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights.
Group Litigation - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Jason Pobjoy's highly regarded group litigation practice encompasses a wide range of areas including commercial law, data protection and equality. Pobjoy has noted experience in some of the most high-profile recent group actions in the UK.
