Adam Straw KC

Adam Straw KC

Actions against the police and public authoritiesbusiness crime and investigationsinquests and public inquiriesdata protection and information lawadministrative & public lawchildren's rights group, Matrix Chambers

Work Department

Actions Against the Police and Public Authorities Business Crime and Investigations Inquests and Public Inquiries Data Protection and Information Law Administrative & Public Law Children's Rights Group

Position

Adam practices in judicial review, human rights and civil claims against public authorities. He has experience of a wide range of fields, including discrimination, police, prisons, environmental challenges, social welfare, terrorism, children’s rights, immigration and trafficking.

He has acted in important recent public law challenges involving the right to life, abortion, deprivation of citizenship, open justice, inquests, assisted suicide, data protection, pensions and welfare benefits.

Mentions

London Bar

Administrative law and human rights

HALL OF FAME4

Adam Straw KC –Doughty Street Chambers ‘He is quick to identify issues as they arise in litigation and able to respond with a robust strategy. He is always across the detail and very hands-on for a KC. He is excellent on his feet.’  

London Bar

Inquests and inquiries

HALL OF FAME4

Adam Straw KC - Doughty Street Chambers  'Adam has a keen legal mind and sound judgement.'