We have significant experience of public law matters and routinely act for government departments, public organizations, regulatory bodies, corporate entities and individuals, on a wide range of complex and high-stakes issues.
Public law disputes have the potential to result in outcomes of lasting and far-reaching consequences for all involved. We provide advice and representation across the full spectrum of common law, statutory, corporate and administrative powers, duties and functions, of governments and public bodies. Our deep knowledge of public law, government affairs, and the public sector enables us to adeptly navigate the complexities and nuances of these specialized areas. Our experience in regulatory law naturally complements our public law practice, allowing for seamless advice and representation on the intersection of legal frameworks, governance, and policy between these two areas.
In matters related to the exercise of public powers and duties, the political, economic, and social considerations often give rise to the need to strike a delicate balance between public functions, policy imperatives, and political sensitives. Our experience in this area ensures a focused and strategic approach to these intricate issues, allowing us to find elegant solutions to complex problems, that achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.
We provide strategic guidance on the powers and duties of governments and public entities, including the legal parameters within which they operate and the ways their decisions can be challenged. Whether the issues involve the lawfulness of a public body’s actions, determining if it is acting within its statutory authority, upholding principles of good governance and compliance with legal mandates, or evaluating the prospects of a successful challenge, we ensure our clients navigate through these matters efficiently and effectively.
Our partners Leila Ghahhary and Dan Thomas bring significant experience in public law. Both have achieved the distinction of appointment to the UK Attorney General’s elite panel of counsel, regularly representing and advising a variety of government departments on a range of public law and civil matters. In addition, Leila has been appointed to the UK Equality and Human Rights Commission panel of counsel, which provides advice and representation to the Commission on matters relating to equality, public and human rights law. With a decade of in-house experience as a local government lawyer, Leila also offers a unique perspective and valuable governance and public law insight.
Examples of our experience include advising on the drafting of legislation, public consultation processes, and policy development; supporting and advising government and public bodies on decision making, acting in litigation brought by and against governments and public bodies, judicial reviews, statutory appeals, and in administrative hearings before constitutional panels.
