‘Excellent in terms of administrative and human rights law’ 39 Essex Chambers has a range of ’extremely committed and clever counsel’ at the silk and junior level, and are regularly instructed in major administrative law matters. ‘The best of the best when it comes to judicial review’, Jenni Richards KC represented the claimant in R (Clifford) v SSWP, a challenge to the consultation process on changes to the Work Capability Assessment, and Katherine Apps KC recently led for the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers in a challenge to the introduction of sub-six-figure personal injury and clinical negligence claims – the matter settled. Emily Wilsdon undertook oral advocacy as part of the government team in the aforementioned Clifford v DWP case. Saara Idelbi and Sam Fowles joined the team in August 2025.
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- 'The clerks are excellent - they go above and beyond to ensure that they can service your needs, in particular Sheraton Doyle and Peter Campbell'
- 'The clerks are always helpful and responsive, particularly Aithne Moran, Oscar Redif, and Sheraton Doyle.'
- 'The clerking team at 39 Essex is outstanding, including Oscar Redif, Max Head, Sheraton Doyle, Theo Mitchell, Janet Yennusick, Peter Campbell, Anthony King, and Aithne Moran. They are helpful, responsive, organised, approachable, and excellent problem solvers. No issue is too big for them to tackle.'
- 'Sheraton Doyle and Peter Campbell stand out as welcoming, informative and extremely professional.'
- 'A very strong set - excellent range of counsel available covering a broad range of topics, especially within the public sector where all specialities are covered. '
- 'Barristers at 39 Essex have always worked handled complex and sophisticated matters well, with exceptional understanding of the law and ability to work creatively to achieve the best outcome for the client.'
- 'The chambers are excellent in terms of administrative and human rights law. The availability of high quality counsel is always excellent.'
- 'Chambers are responsive, welcoming and very easy to work with. Chambers are flexible and attentive when considering requests for counsel and training. '