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Public &
Administrative Barristers

Public law governs relationships between the public and the government. Our members act for the public, government departments and other organisations where public law applies. Contact our clerking team on 01823 247 247 if you would like to discuss this area of law and find a suitable Barrister.

Dr Peter Fields, Public & Administrative Law Barrister
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Areas of Law

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What we handle
Core Areas of Practice

Our commercial barristers act across the full range of business disputes, from contractual claims to specialist regulatory and international matters.

01
Judicial Review

Advice and advocacy in judicial review proceedings, including permission applications, substantive hearings, and appeals to the Court of Appeal.

02
Human Rights

Human rights claims under the Human Rights Act 1998, including challenges to public authority decisions and damages claims.

03
Public Inquiries

Representation and advice in public inquiries and statutory investigations, including participation as core participants and witnesses.

04
Local Government Law

Advice to and against local authorities on their statutory powers, duties, and decision-making, including planning and social care matters.

05
Regulatory Challenges

Challenges to regulatory decisions by government departments, agencies, and professional regulators, including statutory appeals and judicial review.

06
Statutory Appeals

Statutory appeals in education, planning, licensing, and other regulated sectors where specialist public law knowledge is required.

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Public & Administrative Barristers

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