London Bar
Inquests and inquiries
HALL OF FAME4Maya Sikand KC - Doughty Street Chambers ‘Maya’s advocacy style is very polished, planned, and tactical. She is a huge strength and support to her bereaved clients. ‘
Maya Sikand KC
- Profilewww.doughtystreet.co.uk
Position
Maya has a strong civil liberties and human rights practice, holding public authorities to account through private law and public law claims, death in custody inquests & public inquiries.
Maya stands out because she is a fearless and highly experienced jury advocate, a natural and accomplished appellate advocate but is also well-known for her excellent and detailed written advocacy. She is a leader in the field of police law as well as Human Rights Act (‘HRA’) and tortious claims against a range of public bodies. She has forged a niche practice on behalf of victims of trafficking and modern slavery charged with criminal offences, overturning their convictions as well as securing both HRA and statutory compensation on their behalf. Maya is ranked in Tier 1 for Civil Liberties in the Legal 500 and ranked in Band 1 for Police Law in Chambers & Partners. She was shortlisted for Civil Liberties and Human Rights Junior of the Year by Legal 500 UK Awards 2020, and Public Law Junior of the Year by Legal 500 UK Awards 2018.
Education
BA (Hons) (Oxon)
MSc (London)
CPE
Mentions
London Bar
Police law (claimant)
HALL OF FAME3Maya Sikand KC – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Maya is incredibly detailed, a powerhouse of knowledge. She is very thorough in her analysis, leaving no stone unturned and very robust in the advice she gives. She is an excellent and powerful advocate. She is a real force to be reckoned with in the court room. Excellent with clients who like her direct, clear and realistic approach.’