UK Bar
Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
Phillippa Kaufmann KC is pre-eminent at the Bar for public law challenges which arise in the context of the criminal justice system, and is well versed in all manner of judicial reviews.
Strengths
"Phillippa can really adapt her style depending on what she is making submissions on."
"Phillippa is exceptionally good to work with. She is a very good advocate."
"I could just listen to her advocacy all day because she makes her case so compelling."
Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)
Phillippa Kaufmann KC is a highly regarded human rights specialist who regularly attracts instructions in high-profile, significant judicial review proceedings. She demonstrates notably deep knowledge in prisoners' rights matters and human rights cases arising out of the Iraq war. She is a familiar face in inquiries and at the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.
Strengths
"Phillippa is an extremely impressive cross-examiner. She gives very intelligent advice."
"Phillippa is fiercely intelligent and superb on her feet – a real class act."
"Phillippa is exceptionally quick and thorough. She has done some outstanding and innovative work."
Police Law: Mainly Claimant - All Circuits
Phillippa Kaufmann KC is an exceptional civil liberties barrister who can boast considerable experience in claims against the police. She is highlighted for her skills in advocacy and is frequently instructed in high-profile public inquiries and ground-breaking human rights claims in relation to the police's investigatory failures, misconduct, misfeasance and police shootings. Of particular note in recent years is her work on behalf of core participants in the Undercover Policing Inquiry and the Jermaine Baker Inquiry.
Strengths
"Phillippa is excellent. She is very impressive."
Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)
Phillippa Kaufmann KC draws on her revered claimant-side public law practice in representing victims and families in inquests and inquiries. She is well known for bringing challenges to controversial decisions as to procedure, anonymity and the scope of the investigation.
Strengths
"Phillippa is all over the facts and details of her brief."
"She is very good at identifying issues quickly and all round."
