The Legal 500

Within Administrative and public law (including local government), 11KBW (Chambers of James Goudie QC) is a second tier firm,

‘A heavyweight in the sector‘, 11KBW has ‘an unsurpassed reputation‘. Key silks include Nigel Giffin QC, whom solicitors ‘go to for the really difficult public law points‘, and James Goudie QC, who ‘understands local government‘. Clive Lewis QC ‘combines outstanding legal knowledge with excellent advocacy skills‘, while 2008 silk Elisabeth Laing QC has a ‘cool, analytical brain and persuasive, measured delivery‘. Jason Coppel’s ‘written work is first-class‘, Timothy Pitt-Payne is ‘the leading advocate in Freedom of Information law‘, while Daniel Stilitz provides a ‘calm head in heated situations‘ and Chancery Devil Jonathan Swift is ‘a formidable opponent‘.

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Within Education, 11KBW (Chambers of James Goudie QC) is a first tier firm,

11KBW’s overall level of service is ‘strong‘ with solicitors having ‘nothing but admiration‘ for this chambers, and their commitment to the specialism. Nigel Giffin QC has a ‘strong intellect, is approachable and pragmatic‘, while James Goudie QC is ‘absolutely top-notch, making clients feel at ease‘. Tim Kerr QC has ‘a great deal of legal acumen and procedural knowledge‘ and Clive Lewis QC ‘has fine attention to detail‘. John Cavanagh QC ‘combines formidable understanding with strong client-relationship skills‘, while Peter Oldham ‘delivers excellent advocacy alongside tactical awareness‘. Clive Sheldon ‘demonstrates an encyclopaedic knowledge of education matters‘, while Jane McCafferty recently appeared in a judicial review case relating to student exclusion in Peng Hu Shi v Kings College London.

Within Employment, 11KBW (Chambers of James Goudie QC) is a first tier firm,

11KBW is a ‘premier set‘ that delivers a ‘clear cut service from a stable of intellectual heavyweights‘. ‘Absolute star‘ Jane McCafferty receives enormous praise for her ‘spot-on commercial judgement‘. Instructing solicitors state that she is ‘tenacious and a real joy to work with‘. Valued for advocacy that is ‘tailored to the circumstances of the case‘, Clive Sheldon demonstrates ‘great tactical awareness‘ and was notably involved in a number of well-publicised discrimination claims against the Metropolitan Police. ‘Sharp and creative‘, Seán Jones possesses ‘great tactical awareness and excellent drafting skills‘; clients ‘adore‘ him. Richard Leiper is a ‘very skilful advocate with an ability to dismantle opposing witnesses and provide first rate legal analysis of the most complex issues‘. Christopher Jeans QC always ‘inspires confidence in a seemingly effortlessly way‘ and is adept at ‘relating to clients from a very wide range of backgrounds and industry sectors‘.

Within Human rights and civil liberties, 11KBW (Chambers of James Goudie QC) is a third tier firm,

At 11KBW, Joanne Clement is recommended for education-related cases, whilst Ben Hooper features for constitutional and regulatory matters. Jason Coppel, has acted for intervening parties and public bodies at all levels. The set blends central and local government expertise with strong HRA defence credentials.

Within Leading civil common law sets, 11KBW (Chambers of James Goudie QC) is a third tier firm,

11KBW’s administrative and public law practice is well regarded. Jonathan Swift is the ‘chancery devil’ (First Treasury Council (Chancery)), and Clive Lewis QC (‘a must for judicial review/public sector work‘) remains as First Counsel to the National Assembly for Wales. Clients include investment banks, magic circle and regional law firms and public bodies. Advice is particularly strong for all employment law. Simon Devonshire QC took silk.

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Within Media, entertainment and sport - Leading Sets, 11KBW (Chambers of James Goudie QC) is a second tier firm,

At 11KBW, Tim Kerr QC regularly sits on the International Tennis Federation’s anti-doping panel and also handles Premier League disputes. James Goudie QC undertakes commercial sports work. Christopher Jeans QC and ‘excellent junior‘ Seán Jones have represented Premier League managers in actions against their former clubs. The clerking is ‘particularly helpful‘.

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