Julia is a public law, EU and ECHR specialist. She frequently appears unled in high-profile cases, and is praised by the legal directories as being “a truly excellent public law specialist," who is “phenomenally gifted", “extremely clever and very effective”, as well as “phenomenally hard working" and “approachable and responsive." Julia won the award for ‘Human Rights and Public Law Junior of the Year’ at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2022.
Prior to returning to self-employed practice in 2012, Julia had a successful career as a senior government lawyer. She is recognised by the legal directories as bringing her “experience as counsel for various government departments to claimant work, giving practical insights into how public bodies make decisions on the ground.”
Julia has particular expertise in EU and Withdrawal Agreement law, human rights and civil liberties, social security, health, immigration and free movement law, as well as experience in a broad range of other areas including education, police pensions, parking regulation and environment law and animal welfare.
London Bar
Julia Smyth –Landmark Chambers 'Julia is truly phenomenal. She combines a brilliant intellect and superior work ethic with a down-to-earth and approachable style that make her a dream to work with.'
London Bar
Julia Smyth – Landmark Chambers ‘Julia is outstanding. She has an intuitive grasp of all matters related to EU law. A true star.'
London Bar
Julia Smyth – Landmark Chambers ‘Julia is utterly outstanding: a brilliant lawyer and one of the best of her generation. She has huge experience across some of the most difficult arears of contemporary immigration law.'