Areas of practice
Judicial review and public law
Advice on public decisions, fair procedures and potential challenges, with a focus on the decision, evidence and procedural requirements.
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Review of the decision
Consideration of the decision-maker, reasons, applicable process and material relied on.
Grounds and procedure
Advice on possible legal grounds, appropriate remedies, procedural steps and urgency.
Applications and advocacy
Drafting, consultations and representation through an instructing solicitor where a challenge is pursued.
Getting started
You can contact David directly about appropriate non-contentious legal advice. If your matter is already contentious, or becomes contentious, a solicitor will need to be retained. David can recommend a suitable law firm to instruct him; the choice of solicitor remains yours.
Useful papers for an assessment
- The decision and date it was communicated
- Reasons, applications and supporting documents
- Relevant correspondence and procedural history
- Details of any implementation date or urgent consequence
Please provide confidential papers only after the instruction and conflict-check arrangements have been confirmed.
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Discuss the next step
Enquire about a consultation, a written opinion or an instruction. Availability, scope and fees are agreed before work begins.