Blackstone Chambers
Blackstone Chambers is particularly strong in its work at the intersection of public law and immigration, handling judicial reviews relating to asylum and deportation before appellate courts, and is noted for being ‘at the top of their game on public law matters’. Lord Pannick KC is representing the Government in the high-profile Rwanda litigation in R (AAA and others) v Secretary of State for the Home Department, while Charlotte Kilroy KC represents a claimant charity in a related appeal and Jason Pobjoy was part of the team which secured interim relief for refugee claimants before the European Court of Human Rights. James Eadie KC - as "treasury devil", the government's first-choice outside barrister - Tom Hickman KC are also active in this space, crossing over between public law and immigration.
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- 'They are known to be at the top of their game on public law matters.'
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Silks
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'Tom is an exceptional barrister. Strategic, goes straight to the heart of the matter and a highly persuasive advocate.'
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'Charlotte is a true fighter in every sense of the word. She is creative in her approach to complex legal issues and is often ready to take on challenges that others deem too difficult. She is brilliant.'
Juniors
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‘Great attention to detail and collaborative approach to high level decision making. Naina is thorough, clear and hardworking.'
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Blackstone Chambers
‘Great attention to detail and collaborative approach to high level decision making. Naina is thorough, clear and hardworking.'