Practice Areas

Civil Disputes and Litigation

We offer guidance on a diverse range of disputes involving both individuals and businesses. We provide counsel through written communication or in-person consultations, and we represent clients in various legal settings such as courtrooms, tribunals, mediation sessions, and arbitration hearings. Our Barristers are skilled professionals specializing in different areas including business disputes, property law, personal injury and clinical negligence, employment law, insurance, and regulatory law. Additionally, we have experts in Alternate Dispute Resolution, Arbitration and Copyright and Trademark issues.

Data Protection

We possess extensive expertise in confidentiality and data protection, offering counsel across diverse scenarios involving information held by multinational corporations, public authorities, and individuals or employers misusing information.

We advise both private and public sector clients on complex legal matters such as freedom of information, human rights, breach of confidence, and claims for damages. They specialize in personal injury cases stemming from breaches, making them highly sought-after in this evolving litigation field.

Additionally, we have a notable niche in advising local authorities, police forces, and government agencies on data issues, including those related to legislation such as –

              UK

• The Data Protection Act 1998 and 2018
• Freedom of Information Act 2000
• Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000

                Nigeria

•  Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023§12
•  Nigeria Data Protection Regulations 2019
•  Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act 2015
•  National Identity Management Commission Act 2007
•  National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy 2021
• We also provide guidance on online data breaches, cyber risks, social media misuse, and employee misuse of work equipment and accounts.

Family

We handle various aspects of family law, such as divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements post-separation, care proceedings for vulnerable children, and cases involving domestic abuse or international child abduction. Our barristers possess extensive expertise in this expansive and delicate practice field and are dedicated advocates committed to achieving the best outcomes for clients during challenging times.

We value our friendly and approachable demeanour with both clients and instructing solicitors.

Our expertise includes:

•  Care Proceedings & Adoption
•  Court of Protection
•  Family Finance & Divorce
•  Forced Marriage Protection Orders
•  International Family Law
•  Private Financial Dispute Resolution
•  Private Law Children Proceedings

Immigration

We offer comprehensive assistance in personal immigration and nationality law, covering refugee/asylum claims, human rights claims, EU free movement law, family reunion, investors, students, and other aspects of the points-based system. We also handle business and commercial immigration matters, including sponsor compliance, challenges to license revocation, and civil penalties related to illegal working.

Experts in Brexit implications on immigration laws, our Barristers provide practical advice for both personal and business immigration cases. We regularly represent clients in various tribunals and courts, including the Immigration and Asylum Chamber, Administrative Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court, as well as international courts such as the European Court of Human Rights and the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Our Barristers can directly accept instructions from the public in specific cases, detailed on our Direct Access page.

Wills and Probate

We are able to offer extensive experience and expertise on all aspects of probate and estates, covering both non-contentious and contentious matters. Regularly instructed by beneficiaries, executors, trustees and other interested parties, our Barristers understand the sensitive and complex nature of this sphere of work. Our Barristers are able to advise on a wide range of matters involving wills, intestacy, Inheritance Act claims and private client litigation.