Jamie Beagent
Leigh Day
Leigh Day
Client SatisfactionWith its ‘incredible depth of ability and knowledge’, Leigh Day continues to be a go-to firm for claimants needing advice on judicial reviews, especially cases relating to vulnerable clients. The team regularly acts for charities, individuals, and NGOs. Praised for her ’fantastic knowledge of administrative law’, Tessa Gregory is well regarded for her capabilities in human rights and environmental cases; she is particularly noted for her experience with high-profile asylum seeker cases. Stephanie Hill is a key contact within the Manchester office, where the firm has a growing presence for its work with human rights. Hill has experience advising on migrant rights, including cases relating to asylum support accommodation. The practice is headed by Jamie Beagent.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The Leigh Day public law team has incredible depth of ability and knowledge. They are wonderful to work with.’
'Tessa Gregory has fantastic knowledge of administrative law and quickly identifies the critical points in a case. She is a master of case strategy and has exceptional expertise.'
'Erin Alcock is a complete star. She has a perfect understanding of what is needed to win a judicial review and an almost magical ability to solve problems in a case.'
‘Leigh Day is really excellent all the way through.’
- 'Carolin Ott is exceptional. She is highly intelligent, has great attention to detail, and a great ability to take control of complex cases.’
- ‘Leigh Day is unmatched for their quality of associates, partners, and resources. Everyone is highly intelligent and always makes valuable contributions to strategic decisions.’
‘The team is outstanding and at the top of its game. The quality of their work is outstanding.’
'A standout public law team for claimants in the UK. They have significant expertise and experience, particularly concerning NGOs and campaigners.'
Key clients
- Asylum Aid
- Friends of the Earth
- the3million and Open Rights Group
- British Medical Association
- Global Feedback Ltd
Work highlights
- Acted for Asylum Aid in its challenge to short-cut process to decide whether to remove asylum seekers to Rwanda.
- Acted for families of civilians killed by UK Special Forces in Afghanistan during night-raids in the period 2010-2013.
- Acted for an individual in a Supreme Court appeal regarding land which was part of a plot secured for public recreation by a statutory trust.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Tessa Gregory
Leigh DayNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Stephanie Hill
Leigh DayPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jamie Beagent