Blackstone Chambers is a leading set for EU law and unique in the breadth and depth of expertise it offers; including areas such as broadcasting and media, jurisdiction disputes, competition, constitutional matters, financial services, the free movements of goods, services and people and many more. Lord Pannick KC has spent years building a substantial EU practice, appearing before the Court of Appeal for the Danish tax authorities in SKAT v Solo Capital Partners LLP, considering the scope and effect of the Brussels Regulation EU No.1215/2012 in relation to the jurisdiction of UK courts against a backdrop of what is alleged to be a “cum-ex” tax fraud. Kieron Beal KC acted for the appellant in UK and ITV plc v European Commission, a case concerning over £1 billion in alleged state aid concerning British tax law’s “controlled foreign companies” exemption.
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Testimonials
Set
‘One of the best sets.’
‘For EU matters, Blackstone Chambers is one of the strongest sets offering enormously talented advocates at every level.’
‘Blackstone Chambers is an excellent set with very good bench-strength.’
‘Blackstone is one of our go-to sets; the calibre of barristers is outstanding as is their specialist knowledge and expertise.’
Clerks
‘Lewis Hall is always helpful and responsive.’
‘The clerks are great and very personable, which makes instructing them much easier.’
Work highlights
Brick Court Chambers
‘A preeminent set for EU law‘, Brick Court Chambers boasts extensive expertise in both the silk and junior ranks, covering the spectrum of EU related matters and acting in the most high-profile cases before senior UK and European Courts. David Scannell KC possesses particular expertise in pharmaceutical and chemical related matters, which he utilised when acting for animal rights campaign group PETA in Symrise AG v European Chemicals Agency; an appeal against the European Chemicals Agency directing Symrise to conduct animal tests on their chemical substances under the REACH regulation. James Flynn KC represented the environmental NGO in ClientEarth v European Investment Bank, the case is of critical significance to the functioning of, and EU’s compliance with, international environmental conventions and is now pending appeal before the European Court of Justice.
Testimonials
Set
‘Preeminent Chambers for EU law.’
‘Brick Court Chambers are the go-to set for EU law matters.’
‘Brick Court is well-known for its top quality barristers practicing in the field of sanctions law, Especially the European sanctions regime.’
‘One of the best sets for EU matters; their practitioners in the field are usually available, even on short notice.’
‘Widely regarded as the best in this field.’
Clerks
‘Luke Carvalho is easy to deal with and flexible.’
‘The clerks are very efficient and responsive.’
‘The best clerks in town.’
‘The clerks room is very helpful and provides an excellent client service.’
Work highlights
Monckton Chambers
Monckton Chambers is widely recognised and respected for its vast expertise in all areas of EU law, regularly instructed to advise and litigate on behalf of UK government departments, private sector clients, NGOs and EU institutions, acting in the leading cases in the field. Josh Holmes KC is representing the plastic manufacturer against various EU institutions in Symphony Environmental v the European Parliament, the Council of Ministers and the European Commission, the case concerns a damages claim for losses caused by a ban introduced on the sale of oxo-degradable plastic products, raising important legal issues on the EU’s regulatory framework applicable to chemicals and the proportionality of product bans under EU law. Concerning the uncertainty surrounding the Brexit transition period, Tim Ward KC acted successfully for the appellant in R (Fratila) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions; the first case to reach the Supreme Court on Brexit arrangements regarding the application of EU non-discrimination law to EU citizens with rights of residence. Philip Moser KC and Brendan McGurk are representing the government in Good Law Project v the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care & Abingdon, a case regarding the procurement of Covid-19 antigen testing which raises questions regarding procurement, EU and state aid law.
Testimonials
Set
‘Monckton has an outstanding range of barristers in EU law. I have encountered many of them in cases in the European Courts.’
‘Excellent on EU law.’
Clerks
‘The clerks are always very helpful and responsive.’
39 Essex Chambers
39 Essex Chambers has a number of highly experienced members, offering expertise in a broad range of EU law areas spanning from Brexit and the new Free Trade Agreement, competition and state aid, data and information law, to financial services, tax and customs. Deok Joo Rhee KC advised the Labour Party on its pre-election manifesto and how it related to EU law including issues of state aid, rail nationalisation and proposed windfall taxes. Katherine Apps represented the European Trade Unions in a judicial review case against the EU Commission concerning a decision to not propose the social partners agreement made under Article 154 TFEU be turned in to a directive, with issues concerning the 'social chapter' of that treaty.
Testimonials
Clerks
‘Alastair Davidson is fantastic.’
Work highlights
Matrix Chambers
Matrix Chambers continues to act across the spectrum of EU law matters, from the broader competition and state aid, to the more specialised and contemporary advice in regards to the Brexit withdrawal agreement. Jessica Simor KC appeared before the Court of Appeal in Jersey Choice v Her Majesty’s Treasury and HMRC, a Francovich damages action brought against the UK Government for the removal of a VAT relief on the basis it constituted a discriminatory customs charge under EU law. Takis Tridimas is bringing an appeal on behalf of UK citizens in Joshua David Silver and Others v the Council of the European Union, the case challenges the Brexit withdrawal agreement as it pertains to the deprivation of Union citizenship; raising critical questions regarding the fundamental right to citizenship and novel constitutional issues.
Testimonials
Set
‘Matrix Chambers offers a very good and responsive service. ’
‘Their members are first rate.’
Clerks
‘Elizabeth Bousher is an outstanding clerk, highly efficient and helpful.’
‘The clerks room are always extraordinarily helpful.’
‘Matrix’s clerks are the best I have ever come across; always proactive and unfailingly polite.’
Work highlights
Blackstone Chambers
Testimonials
Set
‘One of the best sets.’
‘For EU matters, Blackstone Chambers is one of the strongest sets offering enormously talented advocates at every level.’
‘Blackstone Chambers is an excellent set with very good bench-strength.’
‘Blackstone is one of our go-to sets; the calibre of barristers is outstanding as is their specialist knowledge and expertise.’
Clerks
‘Lewis Hall is always helpful and responsive.’
‘The clerks are great and very personable, which makes instructing them much easier.’
Work highlights
Brick Court Chambers
‘A preeminent set for EU law‘, Brick Court Chambers boasts extensive expertise in both the silk and junior ranks, covering the spectrum of EU related matters and acting in the most high-profile cases before senior UK and European Courts. David Scannell KC possesses particular expertise in pharmaceutical and chemical related matters, which he utilised when acting for animal rights campaign group PETA in Symrise AG v European Chemicals Agency; an appeal against the European Chemicals Agency directing Symrise to conduct animal tests on their chemical substances under the REACH regulation. James Flynn KC represented the environmental NGO in ClientEarth v European Investment Bank, the case is of critical significance to the functioning of, and EU’s compliance with, international environmental conventions and is now pending appeal before the European Court of Justice.
Testimonials
Set
‘Preeminent Chambers for EU law.’
‘Brick Court Chambers are the go-to set for EU law matters.’
‘Brick Court is well-known for its top quality barristers practicing in the field of sanctions law, Especially the European sanctions regime.’
‘One of the best sets for EU matters; their practitioners in the field are usually available, even on short notice.’
‘Widely regarded as the best in this field.’
Clerks
‘Luke Carvalho is easy to deal with and flexible.’
‘The clerks are very efficient and responsive.’
‘The best clerks in town.’
‘The clerks room is very helpful and provides an excellent client service.’
Work highlights
Monckton Chambers
Monckton Chambers is widely recognised and respected for its vast expertise in all areas of EU law, regularly instructed to advise and litigate on behalf of UK government departments, private sector clients, NGOs and EU institutions, acting in the leading cases in the field. Josh Holmes KC is representing the plastic manufacturer against various EU institutions in Symphony Environmental v the European Parliament, the Council of Ministers and the European Commission, the case concerns a damages claim for losses caused by a ban introduced on the sale of oxo-degradable plastic products, raising important legal issues on the EU’s regulatory framework applicable to chemicals and the proportionality of product bans under EU law. Concerning the uncertainty surrounding the Brexit transition period, Tim Ward KC acted successfully for the appellant in R (Fratila) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions; the first case to reach the Supreme Court on Brexit arrangements regarding the application of EU non-discrimination law to EU citizens with rights of residence. Philip Moser KC and Brendan McGurk are representing the government in Good Law Project v the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care & Abingdon, a case regarding the procurement of Covid-19 antigen testing which raises questions regarding procurement, EU and state aid law.
Testimonials
Set
‘Monckton has an outstanding range of barristers in EU law. I have encountered many of them in cases in the European Courts.’
‘Excellent on EU law.’
Clerks
‘The clerks are always very helpful and responsive.’
39 Essex Chambers
39 Essex Chambers has a number of highly experienced members, offering expertise in a broad range of EU law areas spanning from Brexit and the new Free Trade Agreement, competition and state aid, data and information law, to financial services, tax and customs. Deok Joo Rhee KC advised the Labour Party on its pre-election manifesto and how it related to EU law including issues of state aid, rail nationalisation and proposed windfall taxes. Katherine Apps represented the European Trade Unions in a judicial review case against the EU Commission concerning a decision to not propose the social partners agreement made under Article 154 TFEU be turned in to a directive, with issues concerning the 'social chapter' of that treaty.
Testimonials
Clerks
‘Alastair Davidson is fantastic.’
Work highlights
Matrix Chambers
Matrix Chambers continues to act across the spectrum of EU law matters, from the broader competition and state aid, to the more specialised and contemporary advice in regards to the Brexit withdrawal agreement. Jessica Simor KC appeared before the Court of Appeal in Jersey Choice v Her Majesty’s Treasury and HMRC, a Francovich damages action brought against the UK Government for the removal of a VAT relief on the basis it constituted a discriminatory customs charge under EU law. Takis Tridimas is bringing an appeal on behalf of UK citizens in Joshua David Silver and Others v the Council of the European Union, the case challenges the Brexit withdrawal agreement as it pertains to the deprivation of Union citizenship; raising critical questions regarding the fundamental right to citizenship and novel constitutional issues.
Testimonials
Set
‘Matrix Chambers offers a very good and responsive service. ’
‘Their members are first rate.’
Clerks
‘Elizabeth Bousher is an outstanding clerk, highly efficient and helpful.’
‘The clerks room are always extraordinarily helpful.’
‘Matrix’s clerks are the best I have ever come across; always proactive and unfailingly polite.’