Ministries of Defence and Justice, the Prison Service, Parole Board, UKBA, CICA and DWP are some of the clients instructing Old Square Chambers on administration and public law issues. Our barristers have appeared in some of the most high profile litigation brought against the government. Ben Collins QC is a Special Advocate and was a member of the Attorney-General’s A Panel of Counsel for 5 years (and a panellist for 14 years in total) before taking silk.
Old Square Chambers barristers appear for individuals and regulatory bodies in Judicial Reviews of professional regulatory decisions. We have particular expertise in equality issues, by reference to the Public Sector Equality Duty, ECHR and discrimination law. Advice is also given on equality matters in relation to the new Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme, the setting of the Discount Rate, Free Schools and the operation of public sector cuts.
Ben Collins is a Special Advocate and has developed vetting security clearance. He appears in a range of disputes where national security is in issue, recent examples;
Ministries of Defence and Justice, the Prison Service, Parole Board, UKBA, CICA and DWP are some of the clients instructing Old Square Chambers on administration and public law issues. Our barristers have appeared in some of the most high profile litigation brought against the government. Ben Collins QC is a Special Advocate and was a member of the Attorney-General’s A Panel of Counsel for 5 years (and a panellist for 14 years in total) before taking silk.
Old Square Chambers barristers appear for individuals and regulatory bodies in Judicial Reviews of professional regulatory decisions. We have particular expertise in equality issues, by reference to the Public Sector Equality Duty, ECHR and discrimination law. Advice is also given on equality matters in relation to the new Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme, the setting of the Discount Rate, Free Schools and the operation of public sector cuts.
Ben Collins is a Special Advocate and has developed vetting security clearance. He appears in a range of disputes where national security is in issue, recent examples;