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Celebrating 70 years in law
Over the last 70 years, our award-winning barristers have appeared in some of the UK’s most significant civil and public law cases, inquests and inquiries.
Today, we represent a broad range of clients in both the public and private sectors and pride ourselves on our integrity, client care and outstanding quality of counsel.
We stand out for our deep expertise and understanding of public, information / privacy and police law. We’re one of the few chambers to offer true specialism and experience at all levels of call, as well as a proven track record for having been involved in the most high-profile civil and public law claims, judicial reviews, inquests and public inquiries over many decades.
Client relationships sit at the heart of everything we do. Our clients appreciate how approachable and accessible we are: that we listen, understand and find appropriate solutions. Our whole expert team is known for working collaboratively and building trusted, longstanding relationships.
Over the last 70 years, we have established ourselves as a name clients can trust. We have been at the forefront of public, information / privacy and police law for decades and are known for our integrity, experience, discretion and helping clients navigate the challenges in highly complex cases.
Russell Fortt successfully defends West Midlands Police in a civil action for false imprisonment and…
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We are delighted to have won three prestigious awards at The Legal 500 Bar Awards…
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Chambers is delighted to announce that Head of Chambers, Jason Beer KC won ‘Barrister of the…
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