Maurice Mendelson KC
Blackstone ChambersMembers of Blackstone Chambers are highly regarded for expertise in international boundary disputes, cases of state immunity and international protection of human rights, frequently appearing before the highest international courts. Paul Luckhurst and Timothy Otty KC acted in de Borbón y Borbón v Zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn on behalf of the former king of Spain, arguing that a claim for harassment brought by his former mistress is blocked by personal immunity under the State Immunity Act 1978.
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Timothy Otty KC
Blackstone Chambers ‘One of the strongest public international barristers in the country, and one of the few who can traverse different areas of the field with equal facility, experience and ease.’
Sir Jeffrey Jowell KC
Blackstone Chambers ‘Sir Jeffrey is a highly respected and senior barrister. He undertakes his work with consummate professionalism.’
Shaheed Fatima KC
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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.
Paul Luckhurst
Blackstone Chambers ‘Fiercely bright, very thorough and an impressive attention to detail.’
Jason Pobjoy
Blackstone Chambers ‘Jason is a first-rate advocate: highly persuasive and always engaging.’
Naina Patel
Blackstone Chambers ‘Naina is very well prepared and an excellent advocate. In conference with clients, she manages to explain difficult legal areas with great clarity and is completely on top of the law and the facts. She is particularly impressive against leading counsel on the other side in court.’