Barrister specialising in all aspects of public law, information rights and data protection law. Significant cases include: the Article 50 Brexit case (Miller); the Scottish independence referendum reference (Lord Advocate’s Reference); the challenge to the prorogation of Parliament (Miller/Cherry); recoverability of damages for breach of data protection law (Google v Lloyd); the challenge to the Rwanda deportation policy (AAA); the Covid Inquiry’s powers to order disclosure (Cabinet Office v Chair of UK Covid-19 Inquiry); and changes to Royal protective security (Duke of Sussex).
Queens’ College, Cambridge (MA Hons); St John’s College, Oxford (BCL); Inns of Court School of Law (BVC)
London Bar
Christopher Knight –11KBW 'Christopher is quite simply the complete package. His written advocacy is stunning in its precision, brevity and craftsmanship. He is razor-sharp on both the details and the law.'
London Bar
Christopher Knight – 11KBW 'A subtle advocate - the trust that tribunals and judges place in him is palpable.'
London Bar
Christopher Knight – 11KBW ‘A leader in this field. Christopher always cuts through the most complex cases to provide excellent, timely advice.'