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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Testimonials
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‘People, communication, honesty, transparency, diligence, deadlines met and promises kept.’
‘Irwin Mitchell is a strong and aggressive team in the area of community care. They have a comprehensive team of skilled players, from paralegals to partners. Their communication with clients is very strong, and I have found that they are, without fail, supportive and empathetic when dealing with their clients.’
‘Rebecca Chapman is really excellent. Rebecca had total focus on doing the right thing for the client, and persevered on really challenging cases to get an excellent result for a very vulnerable client. I was so impressed with her legal knowledge, diligence and tenacity in fighting for a person who could not fight for himself.’
‘The Irwin Mitchell team is hugely respected, and for good reason. They host a stable of superb lawyers of a range of seniorities, who are passionate and effective advocates for their clients.’
‘Yogi Amin remains a stalwart of the public law world, with far-reaching instructions in a range of areas. He leads a superb and committed team.’
‘Oliver Studdert is a phenomenal solicitor. He has been at the forefront of the area for many years and is highly respected by practitioners across the field. He is able to take the most difficult cases in his stride.'
- 'Oliver Carter is a very impressive associate.'
‘Brilliant team.’
'Consistently one of the very top public law teams.'
'Very well known and regarded for public law – in particular in the field of community care. Takes on interesting and unusual challenges and very competent in pursuing.'
Work highlights
Successful judicial review of the Secretary of State for Health and social care for its failure to review to the upper financial limit of the Disabled Facilities Grant scheme.
Successful judicial review of Bolton’s failure to take into account disability related expenditure while calculating the client’s contribution to social care costs.
Secured interim relief in judicial review for a severely disabled child as her mother provided nearly all her care but was due to give birth to another child so was not available to provide the care.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Yogi Amin
Other key lawyers
Oliver Studdert; Angela Jackman; Rebecca Chapman; Sarah Collier; Oliver Carter