Christian Howells
‘Christian is tenacious with a focus on achieving the best possible outcome for his clients. He is very responsive and excellent to deal with.'
30 Park Place Chambers is ‘able to handle almost any matter irrespective of the complexity or nature of the case involved’, and have a highly experienced and specialised administrative law team that is regularly instructed by the Welsh government and other large administrative bodies on complex human rights matters. ’Very responsive and excellent to deal with’, Christian Howells is an experienced public law practitioners who has led on some of the most prominent recent judicial reviews across Wales, with a workload spanning two precedent-setting cases concerning the application of the new Quality Duty on NHS Wales and the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018. Rebecca Harrington has advised a number of health boards on cases concerning powers and duties concerning deaths in care and provision for those with care needs and asylum seekers.
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Testimonials
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- 'The clerks are expertly led by Philip Griffiths. The civil team clerk Kayleigh Jefferies is brilliantly responsive and will always look to find a solution for you.'
- '30 Park Place are the largest set in Cardiff with a very varied set of Counsel, able to handle almost any matter, irrespective of the complexity or nature of the case involved.'
- 'Excellent strength in depth, the clerks will ensure that they can assist whenever they can particularly if there is an urgent application, communication is good.'
- 'Chambers has a good team of barristers in this field with a thorough range of experience.'
- 'Excellent service from the clerks. They are all very friendly and good to work with. They understand the demands on solicitors and are accommodating.'
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David Hughes
‘An outstanding advocate with a sharp legal mind and an exceptional ability to present complex arguments with clarity and persuasion. He is confident, articulate and effective in court.’
Christian Jowett
‘He is very user-friendly and proactive. He is also very efficient and organised, and he is good with clients.'
Laura Shepherd
'Laura is extremely detail-focused with the ability to identify clear arguments in often complicated legal matters. She is a creative and convincing advocate on papers and on her feet.'