With 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.
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‘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.'
Clients clés
- Asylum Aid
- Friends of the Earth
- the3million and Open Rights Group
- British Medical Association
- Global Feedback Ltd
Points forts
- 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.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Tessa Gregory
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Stephanie Hill
Responsable de la pratique
Jamie Beagent
Autres avocats clés
Stephanie Hill; Tessa Gregory; Carolin Ott; Erin Alcock