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John Bethell

+44 (0)20 7632 8500 john.bethell@11kbw.com

Position

John is a public law and human rights specialist with related expertise in public international law and information law. He is instructed across these fields, for central government, local authorities, other public bodies and claimants, and has particular experience in cases involving national security or international relations issues. He has extensive experience in the High Court and the Court of Appeal, both as sole counsel and as part of a larger team.

Career

Called to the Bar 2014 (Middle Temple, Queen Mother Scholar). Joined 11KBW in 2021. Appointed to the Attorney General’s ‘C’ Panel (2019), Public International Law Panel (2020) and ‘B’ Panel (2022).

Before coming to the Bar, John was a soldier and diplomat.

Education

BPP University Law School: Bar Professional Training Course, Very Competent (2014); BPP University Law School: Graduate Diploma in Law, Distinction (2013).

University of Cambridge, Peterhouse: PhD in History (2006); King’s College London: MA in War Studies, Distinction (2003); University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: BA (Hons) in History, First Class (2002)