Mishcon de Reya LLP handles a range of judicial reviews for both commercial and individual clients. In addition to this, the team also advises on political disputes, including issues relating to campaign financing. Leading the practice, Katy Colton is experienced at advising politicians, charities, and corporations on complex political matters. Managing partner James Libson has extensive litigation skills, who has acted for clients such as Deborah Lipstadt and Gina Miller. Further standout members of the team include Emily Nicholson, Harry Eccles-Williams, and Alexandra Agnew. Nicholson regularly advises on commercial cases as well as conducting political litigation. Eccles-Williams is a go-to lawyer for queries regarding the Online Safety Act, while Agnew is noted for her experience with both political and public law matters.
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‘The team at Mishcon de Reya have a growing practice in Administrative and Public law, which sees them attracting high-value and high-profile instructions.’
‘Alexandra Agnew and Shulamit Aberbach are two stand out associates, who are prepared to take on difficult cases and fight hard for their clients.’
‘Mishcon are extremely savvy about building a public law case that will advance their client's strategy needs.’
‘They are a tight-knit team that is responsive to client needs and thinks creatively about solving client problems. ’
‘Katy Colton is very practical and thinks widely about how a client's problems can best be resolved. She is a fresh thinker.’
‘A unique public law team with excellent political antennae.’
‘Katy Colton, James Libson, and Harry Eccles-Williams are innovative, energetic, and savvy. They can use the law strategically and to great effect in the high-profile cases.’
'James Libson has experience, wisdom, and calmness in crisis. Katie Colton is an outstanding young partner with a great personality and innovative approach.'
Key clients
- Clean Up Britain
- Public Law Project
- Kick It Out
Work highlights
- Advising five institutional investors on public law issues arising from the Leasehold Reform Bill and supporting consultation on reforming ground rents, including a potential judicial review on enactment.
- Acting for a client in a challenge to HMRC's processing of financial data.
- Acting for the Public Law Project in an appeal concerning potential discrimination arising from the use of algorithms in the Home Office's decision making.
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Katy Colton