Public Law

Public Law

Burnell Chambers has a strong and growing reputation in public and administrative law, offering strategic advice and high-quality advocacy across a wide range of public law matters. Our barristers act for individuals, businesses, central and local government, regulators, and public bodies in complex, sensitive, and high-profile proceedings.

We regularly appear in judicial review claims, regulatory challenges, human rights cases, statutory appeals, and public inquiries. Our members are also experienced in advising on constitutional law, governance issues, and matters involving the interaction between public and private law rights.

Clients value our barristers’ deep understanding of administrative law principles, practical approach, and ability to navigate politically sensitive and reputationally significant disputes.

Key areas of expertise include:

  • Constitutional and administrative law
  • Employment law
  • Human rights and civil liberties
  • Judicial review and public law challenges
  • Licensing and professional regulation
  • Local government law and governance
  • Public inquiries and inquests
  • Public procurement and state aid
  • Regulatory and disciplinary proceedings
  • Social security, healthcare, and welfare law