
Irwin Mitchell’s administrative and public law team has a strong national presence and is well-regarded for handling high-profile and impactful legal challenges. Drawing on cross-disciplinary expertise from areas such as education, civil liberties, and Court of Protection work, the team brings a well-rounded approach to public law matters. The firm regularly acts for large campaign groups in judicial reviews concerning NHS service changes and hospital closures, and frequently brings claims under the Human Rights Act and Equality Act against public bodies. Yogi Amin leads the team with a broad practice spanning judicial review, human rights, and mental capacity law, including appearances before appellate and Supreme Courts. Oliver Studdert focuses on children’s rights, community care, and Court of Protection matters, with particular expertise in representing children in judicial review claims.
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Practice head
Yogi Amin
Other key lawyers
Oliver Studdert; Angela Jackman; Rebecca Chapman; Sarah Collier; Oliver Carter

