Kingsley Napley LLP fields a specialist administrative and public law team known for its depth of expertise across both commercial and public sectors. The team regularly advises public bodies, regulators, and major corporates on complex disputes, judicial reviews, and strategic advisory work. Its cross-sector experience spans property, tech, energy, healthcare, and beyond. The firm is noted for acting across the spectrum of public law litigation, representing claimants, defendants, and interested parties in high-stakes judicial review and appellate matters. Practice head Sophie Kemp is a trusted adviser on judicial reviews, ESG matters, business and human rights, and public inquiries. Emily Carter brings valuable crossover expertise in public, regulatory, and information law, often advising regulators in cases involving overlapping legal regimes. Natalie Cohen has a strong track record in high-profile litigation involving central government and regulators, and continues to act on significant judicial review challenges from both claimant and defendant perspectives.
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Testimonials
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‘Sophie Kemp was quite simply outstanding - striking a really engaging balance between technical expertise, practical advice, and quasi-emotional support which put me at ease at a terribly stressful time and gave me confidence despite a hugely inflamed and hostile media backdrop to the proceedings.'
‘The lawyers are personable, yet highly professional. They are also approachable, responsive and highly attentive.’
Key clients
- Independent Schools Council
- West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner
Work highlights
Represented ten claimants supported by the Independent Schools’ Council in a Judicial Review challenge against the government’s flagship policy imposing VAT on independent school fees.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Sophie Kemp
Other key lawyers
Emily Carter; Natalie Cohen; Lord Harry Carter; Fred Allen; Sahil Kher, Charlie Roe
