Experience

I help charities, campaigners, membership organisations and public bodies to navigate complex issues in public and regulatory law.

My practice has a strong focus on judicial review and other forms of strategic litigation, and I have a particular interest in using the law to advance animal rights.

I also advise on matters including the Equality Act 2010; internal governance and natural justice; freedom of information; regulatory investigations; inquests; and public inquiries.

Highlights
  • I act for Lawyers for Animals in a judicial review challenge to the Home Secretary’s decision to classify animal testing facilities as “key national infrastructure”.
  • I represented the ONE Campaign in a challenge to the government’s proposed cut to the overseas development aid budget.
  • I defended a charitable membership association in a judical review concerning its expulsion of a member.
  • I have supported a wide range of organisations navigating recent developments in equality law, particularly as they affect LGBT+ inclusion.
  • I advised the charity Kick it Out in relation to the equality law duties of the new Independent Football Regulator.
  • I regularly advise membership organisations on disciplinary / Code of Conduct issues involving members and trustees.
  • I helped a national charity to successfully defend its use of the “vexatious and repeated requests” exemption under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
  • I have acted for a number of charities in inquests involving the deaths of service users, and I also have experience representing families and Coroners.
  • I act for a core participant in the ongoing Nottingham Inquiry.