Ranking tables
Administrative & Public Law | UK
UK-wide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Star Individuals
Band 1
Band 2
Emma Dowden-Teale DLA Piper LLP2 Years Ranked- Joanna Ludlam Baker McKenzie14 Years Ranked
John Halford Bindmans LLP20 Years Ranked
Matthew Smith Bates Wells4 Years Ranked- Nick Wrightson Kingsley Napley LLP4 Years Ranked
Sophie Kemp Kingsley Napley LLP7 Years Ranked
Virginia Cooper Bevan Brittan LLP6 Years Ranked- Alistair RobertsonDAC Beachcroft LLP
Band 3
Andrew Dean Bird & Bird1 Years Ranked
Andrew Denny A&O Shearman20 Years Ranked
Claire Whittle DLA Piper LLP4 Years Ranked
Dan Tench CMS22 Years Ranked
Jasveer Randhawa Herbert Smith Freehills7 Years Ranked- Julia Marlow Hogan Lovells8 Years Ranked
Lucy James Trowers & Hamlins LLP12 Years Ranked
Oliver Carlyon Fieldfisher4 Years Ranked
Richard Langley BDB Pitmans LLP13 Years Ranked
Rupert Earle Bates Wells23 Years Ranked- Ros FosterHill Dickinson LLP
Band 4
Amrita Hurst Bevan Brittan LLP1 Years Ranked
David Thorneloe Pinsent Masons1 Years Ranked
Gerard Hanratty Browne Jacobson LLP16 Years Ranked
Iain Miller Kingsley Napley LLP19 Years Ranked
Katy Colton Mishcon de Reya LLP2 Years Ranked
Maeve Hanna A&O Shearman4 Years Ranked
Olivia Carter Bevan Brittan LLP1 Years Ranked
Richard Jeens Slaughter and May3 Years Ranked- Nicola Mead-BattenTLT LLP
Up and Coming
Star Associates
Associates to watch
- Alexander Fawke Linklaters3 Years Ranked
Christine Iacono Herbert Smith Freehills2 Years Ranked
Dervla Simm Hogan Lovells1 Years Ranked- Emma Kate Cooney Linklaters2 Years Ranked
Fred Allen Kingsley Napley LLP2 Years Ranked
Jason Tandy Bevan Brittan LLP2 Years Ranked- Louis Biggs Hogan Lovells1 Years Ranked
Olivia Rogers Fieldfisher1 Years Ranked
Sarah Burton DLA Piper LLP1 Years Ranked- Telha Arshad Hogan Lovells1 Years Ranked
- Amy SmithDAC Beachcroft LLP
- Sophie DevlinDAC Beachcroft LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Star Individuals
Andrew Lidbetter
Herbert Smith Freehills | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Star Individuals | 27 Years RankedAndrew Lidbetter co-leads Herbert Smith Freehills' public law practice. As a dispute resolution partner, he demonstrates expertise in judicial reviews, regulatory disputes and human rights matters.
Band 1
1 Charles Brasted
Hogan Lovells | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedCharles Brasted leads the public law and policy practice at Hogan Lovells. He is highly rated for acting on behalf of claimants and defendants in high-profile judicial reviews.
1 Martin Smith
Fieldfisher | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedMartin Smith of Fieldfisher is widely regarded as a leading public law practitioner. He is deeply skilled in handling high-profile public inquiries and inquests, predominantly through advising those conducting investigations.
1 Matthew LohnFieldfisher | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedMatthew Lohn is a partner in Fieldfisher's public law and regulatory group. He is held in high regard for his expertise in a wide range of regulatory issues, including those arising from the environmental and sport sectors.
1 Melanie Carter
Stone King LLP | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedMelanie has a strong appreciation of the sector and is able to handle very complex and highly sensitive matters. She is both highly capable and a trusted advisor.Key sectorsGovernment and Public Sector|Not for Profit / Charity
1 Nusrat ZarHerbert Smith Freehills | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedNusrat Zar co-heads the public law practice at Herbert Smith Freehills. She offers tremendous experience in an array of public law matters and is proficient in judicial reviews, public inquiries and procurement-related challenges.
1 Thomas Cassels
Linklaters | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedThomas Cassels is a dispute resolution partner at Linklaters. He is noted for his experience handling high-profile judicial reviews and public inquiries.
1 Tim SuterFieldfisher | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedTim Suter offers clients the benefit of his wealth of experience in public and administrative matters. He has particular expertise in high-profile inquests and inquiries. Suter is based in the London office of Fieldfisher.
Band 2
2 Emma Dowden-Teale
DLA Piper LLP | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedEmma Dowden-Teale is head of the public law practice at DLA Piper. She advises clients on a wide range of issues, including judicial reviews, advice on powers and statutory appeals. Dowden-Teale is also highly experienced in advising on education and safeguarding-related matters.2 Joanna Ludlam
Baker McKenzie | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedJoanna Ludlam is head of the department at Baker McKenzie. She has extensive experience across a variety of public law matters, including judicial review proceedings and public inquiries.2 John Halford
Bindmans LLP | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedJohn Halford heads the public law and human rights practice at Bindmans. He has wide-ranging public law expertise and is regularly sought after by professional associations, regulators and commercial clients.2 Matthew Smith
Bates Wells | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedMatthew Smith has a strong practice which covers high-profile judicial reviews, as well as public inquiries, investigations and legislative advice. He recently joined Bates Wells as a partner in the public law practice.2 Nick WrightsonKingsley Napley LLP | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedNick Wrightson is a partner in the public law team at Kingsley Napley. He acts for public authorities and private companies on a range of public law matters, including public inquiries and judicial review challenges.2 Sophie KempKingsley Napley LLP | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedSophie Kemp heads the public law team at Kingsley Napley. She has notable expertise handling public inquiries, judicial review claims and human rights matters for charities and regulatory bodies.2 Virginia Cooper
Bevan Brittan LLP | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedHead of department at Bevan Brittan, Virginia Cooper is highly sought after by NHS trusts, local authorities and regulators for her experience in a variety of public law matters related to judicial review proceedings.
Band 3
3 Andrew Dean
Bird & Bird | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedAndrew Dean has substantial experience advising public bodies and commercial clients on a range of public law matters. He is also noted for his complementary procurement law expertise.3 Andrew Denny
A&O Shearman | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedAndrew Dennyleads the UK Public Law team at A&O Shearman. He acts for claimants and defendants in judicial review proceedings, often involving major projects or human rights.3 Claire WhittleDLA Piper LLP | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedClaire Whittle assists clients with public law challenges, statutory appeals and public inquiries. She also advises on powers and duties of public authorities.3 Dan Tench
CMS | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 3 | 22 Years RankedDan Tench leads the administrative and public law offering at CMS. He has considerable experience in advising on regulatory challenges and judicial reviews.3 Jasveer RandhawaHerbert Smith Freehills | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedJasveer Randhawa is a solicitor advocate in the administrative and public law practice at Herbert Smith Freehills. She has in-depth experience handling judicial reviews and disciplinary investigations for public bodies and private organisations in the charities and financial services sectors, among others.3 Julia MarlowHogan Lovells | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedJulia Marlow is a partner in the regulatory group at Hogan Lovells and is based in London. She regularly advises public and private sector organisations on a wide array of matters, including judicial reviews and regulatory issues.3 Lucy James
Trowers & Hamlins LLP | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedLucy James of Trowers & Hamlins acts for a wide variety of clients on a range of administrative and public law matters, including procurement, regulatory disputes and judicial reviews.3 Oliver CarlyonFieldfisher | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedOliver Carlyon is routinely instructed on inquests and public inquiries, as well as advising on judicial review proceedings. He has particular expertise advising clients in the technology space.3 Richard Langley
BDB Pitmans LLP | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedRichard Langley is a partner at BDB Pitmans who has a strong practice covering an array of public law matters, including judicial reviews for charities and private organisations.3 Rupert EarleBates Wells | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 3 | 23 Years RankedRupert Earle is a partner in the public and regulatory team at Bates Wells. He is recognised for his long-standing experience acting for and against public authorities, as well as advising public bodies on regulatory proceedings. Earle has considerable expertise in advertising regulations.
Band 4
4 Amrita HurstBevan Brittan LLP | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedAmrita Hurst recently joined Bevan Brittan as a partner. She has expertise in handling a broad range of public law matters on behalf of clients such as local authorities, NHS bodies and third sector clients.4 David Thorneloe
Pinsent Masons | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedDavid Thorneloe has substantial experience advising on public law matters. He draws on his previous experience as a senior lawyer in government departments to advise on engagement with policy and legislation.4 Gerard Hanratty
Browne Jacobson LLP | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedGerard Hanratty heads the health sector practice at Browne Jacobson, where he uses his public law expertise to advise public bodies, particularly those connected to the NHS.4 Iain MillerKingsley Napley LLP | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedIain Miller of Kingsley Napley has impressive expertise handling judicial reviews and investigations. He has a focus on professional discipline issues for regulators.4 Katy Colton
Mishcon de Reya LLP | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedKaty Colton acts for commercial clients and charities in a broad range of administrative and public law matters. She is particularly recognised for handling judicial reviews often involving human rights and political elements.4 Maeve HannaA&O Shearman | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedMaeve has an excellent and broad knowledge of public law. She has a careful eye to detail and ensures her clients understand the legal complexities of the issues they face.4 Olivia CarterBevan Brittan LLP | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedOlivia Carter focuses her practice on defending complex judicial reviews. She predominantly advises local authorities and NHS bodies on risk management, including advice on the lawful exercise of statutory powers and duties, as well as compliance with equalities duties.4 Richard Jeens
Slaughter and May | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedRichard Jeens of Slaughter and May has a varied practice that sees him represent a variety of commercial and government bodies on advisory and contentious public law matters.
Up and Coming
U Amy TschobotkoBevan Brittan LLP | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedAmy Tschobotko is a partner in the team at Bevan Brittan who is noted for her expertise in judicial reviews and regulatory matters. She regularly advises clients across the local government, health and financial services sectors.U George McLellan
Sharpe Pritchard LLP | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedGeorge McLellan has a growing practice in advising clients on public law issues, such as judicial reviews, public consultations and regulatory advice. His clients include the likes of private corporations, individuals and central government departments.
U James WoodHerbert Smith Freehills | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedJames Wood of Herbert Smith Freehills is a partner in the team with a public law and regulatory disputes focus. He is noted for his broad practice which encompasses judicial reviews and regulatory advice.U Jonathan BlundenSharpe Pritchard LLP | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedJonathan Blunden advises both public and private sector clients on public law matters, including judicial reviews, legislative drafting, statutory appeals and decision-making, among others. He recently joined the public law practice at Sharpe Pritchard.
Star Associates
- Andrew EatonHogan Lovells | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Star Associates | 2 Years RankedAndrew Eaton is well regarded for his broad sector experience, which he draws on to advise public and private sector clients across a range of regulatory and policy matters. He also has extensive experience handling judicial reviews.
Associates to watch
- Alexander FawkeLinklaters | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Associates to watch | 3 Years RankedAlexander Fawke is a well regarded practitioner with expertise acting for public and private sector clients in high-profile judicial reviews.
- Christine IaconoHerbert Smith Freehills | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Associates to watch | 2 Years RankedChristine Iacono is a senior associate at Herbert Smith Freehills. She focuses her practice on regulatory matters, inquiries and judicial reviews.
- Dervla SimmHogan Lovells | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedDervla Simm is a senior associate who is valued for her public law litigation and advisory experience. She acts on behalf of a wide array of commercial clients.
- Emma Kate CooneyLinklaters | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Associates to watch | 2 Years RankedEmma Kate Cooney is a managing associate at Linklaters with a strong public law practice. She frequently advises clients, such as those in the charitable, transport and technology sectors, on judicial reviews.
- Fred AllenKingsley Napley LLP | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Associates to watch | 2 Years RankedFred Allen is a senior associate at Kingsley Napley. He is noted for his expertise in judicial reviews, public inquiries and human rights challenges.
- Jason TandyBevan Brittan LLP | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Associates to watch | 2 Years RankedJason Tandy is a senior associate at Bevan Brittan. He focuses his practice on the healthcare sector and is experienced at complex judicial reviews for a number of public bodies.
- Louis BiggsHogan Lovells | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedLouis Biggs is well regarded for his ability to handle both contentious and advisory public law matters.
- Olivia RogersFieldfisher | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedOlivia Rogers is noted for her ability to assist clients in connection with public law matters.
- Sarah BurtonDLA Piper LLP | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedSarah Burton is an experienced senior associate at DLA Piper who handles judicial reviews for both claimants and defendants.
- Telha ArshadHogan Lovells | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedTelha Arshad represents a range of clients on regulatory issues and public law challenges. He has particular expertise advising clients in the technology sector.
- Sophie DevlinDAC Beachcroft LLP | Administrative & Public Law2025 | Associates to watch