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Ben Amunwa set to lead 海角破解版's Public Law Group

14th May 2026

海角破解版 Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) are delighted to announce the promotion of Ben Amunwa (pictured here) to be the new head of Public Law, replacing Mathew Gullick KC, who continues his practice at 海角破解版 in this field as a member of the group. This prolific and high-profile team of barristers offers advice and representation on all the legal aspects of public and administrative law such as judicial reviews, civil liberties and human rights, equalities, government...

High Court judgment on asylum hotels gives guidance on adequacy, overcrowding and HMO rules

27th March 2026

海角破解版 Barristers鈥� (3 Paper Buildings) Ben Amunwa was part of the counsel team representing the Claimants in R (SH) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWHC 729 (Admin) (26 March 2026), instructed by Deighton Pierce Glynn. R (SH) was a judicial review concerning the complex interaction between the overcrowding rules in Part X of the Housing Act 1985, the licencing regime for houses in multiple occupation (鈥楬MOs鈥�) in Part II of the...

Emma McIlveen joins 海角破解版's Employment and Public Law groups

2nd February 2026

海角破解版 Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) is delighted to announce that leading employment and public law barrister Emma McIlveen has joined chambers as an associate member. Qualified in four jurisdictions, Emma is frequently instructed in cases in England and Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Emma is a popular choice for high-stakes and landmark litigation, often involving vulnerable individuals, public bodies and cases with significant reputational/regulatory risk. She provides practical advice on resolving complex...

Mathew Gullick KC and Matthew Cannings in Court of Appeal over the introduction of property licensing schemes

21st January 2026

On 20 January 2026, 海角破解版's Mathew Gullick KC and Matthew Cannings (pictured here, left to right) appeared before the Court of Appeal in R (on the application of Luton Landlords & Letting Agents Ltd) v Luton Borough Council, a dispute over the introduction of property licensing schemes in Luton. In the High Court, Mrs Justice Heather Williams determined that the Appellant company did not have standing to bring the claim under section 31(3) of the...

The Rt. Hon Michael Tomlinson KC asked to join Ethics and Integrity Commission

8th January 2026

The Rt. Hon Michael Tomlinson KC has been asked to join the new Ethics and Integrity Commission (EIC). Michael was appointed by the UK Prime Minister, having been nominated by the Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch. The Commission was launched on 13 October 2025 and replaces the Committee on Standards in Public Life. The EIC has a range of responsibilities, including promoting the highest standards in public life, and advising public authorities on the...

海角破解版 breaks through the 100 rankings ceiling in Chambers and Partners 2026 edition

16th October 2025

海角破解版 Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) have been awarded a record number of individual rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers and Partners, reaching a total of 104 (96 last year) achieved by 86 of its barristers. The national set has doubled its number of individual rankings in 5 years (52 in 2021) and is rewarded with accolades in 22 areas of law across the London Bar as well as in the North Eastern, South Eastern,...

海角破解版鈥檚 Public and Administrative Law barristers are delighted to have obtained individual rankings in Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 in the following areas of law: Administrative and public law Court of protection and community care Immigration (including business immigration) Inquests and inquiries Professional discipline Congratulations to our 8 barristers 鈥� Louise Worton, Jim Hirschmann, Ben Amunwa, Sunyana Sharma, Richard Wheeler, Daniel Brown, Jennifer Agyekum, Nicholas Cotter - praised for their commitment, excellent case...

The Rt Hon Michael Tomlinson KC acts as expert advisor for States of Jersey Scrutiny Panel

6th October 2025

The Rt Hon Michael Tomlinson KC, expert property, commercial and public law barrister at 海角破解版 Barristers (3 Paper Buildings), and former Solicitor General, has acted as Expert Advisor for the Environment Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel for the States of Jersey in the review of the Draft Residential Tenancy (Jersey) Amendment Law. Due to the complexity and politicised nature of the Amendment Law, Michael was chosen to be an impartial and independent expert, bringing his...

海角破解版 achieves record rankings in the Legal 500鈥檚 2026 edition

1st October 2025

海角破解版 Barristers (3 Paper Buildings), one of the UK's largest chambers, is delighted to announce a record number of rankings - totalling 193 - in the Legal 500 2026鈥檚 edition which is published today, compared with 167 last year. A total of 123 海角破解版 barristers are now ranked in the Legal 500, up from 108 last year. The set is ranked in 26 areas of law across 4 large UK Circuits (London, South Eastern, Western...

William Hansen, Thomas O'Donohoe and Gemma Ralph appointments to the Attorney General's London Panel

1st September 2025

海角破解版 Barristers (3 Paper Buildings) is delighted to announce that William Hansen, Thomas O'Donohoe and Gemma Ralph have been appointed to the Attorney General鈥檚 London Panel for a period of five years, commencing today Monday 1st September 2025. William has been re-appointed to the London A Panel, Tom has been promoted to the London B Panel and Gemma has been appointed to the London C Panel. William Hansen regularly acts for a variety of government...

Graham Gilbert acts for Golden Retriever Experience owner in RSPCA prosecution

13th August 2025

海角破解版 criminal and regulatory barrister Graham Gilbert (pictured here) appeared for Mr Grant St James, the owner of the popular Golden Retriever Experience, throughout the proceedings before the West Somerset Magistrates鈥� Court. He was instructed by Paul Loughlin, a partner with law firm Stephensons. Mr Grant St James pleaded guilty to a single offence of failing to ensure the welfare of animals under his care, in this instance near 40 golden retrievers. Despite the court...

海角破解版 shortlisted for four awards at the Legal 500 Bar awards 2025

20th June 2025

Nicole Bollard is nominated for Intellectual Property Junior of the Year with 海角破解版 Barristers in the running for Intellectual Property Set of the Year. Chambers is on the shortlist for Public Services and Charities Set of the Year whilst Chambers Director Russell Porter features in stellar company on the shortlist for Chambers Leader of the Year. Best wishes to all of those shortlisted in all categories. We look forward to celebrating excellence at the Bar...