Tooks Expertise Recognised by the Legal 500 Again

In the most recent edition of the Legal 500 UK (2009) launched on the 8th September Tooks was once again recognised as one of the top three leading claimant sets recommended as a leading set in Crime, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, and Immigration & Nationality. Individual members are also included within Administrative and public law, and Employment.

The Legal 500 say

Administrative and public law (including local government)

"Hugh Southey of Tooks Chambers merits recognition for his ‘imaginative approach ‘ and ‘attention to detail ‘."

Crime

"Tooks Chambers is ‘an excellent set of chambers with counsel of vast experience, and very efficient clerks ‘.

Michael Mansfield QC specialises in cases with civil liberties features. Stephen Kamlish QC is ‘the type of counsel that you could never go wrong with ‘. Peter Wilcock, ‘is all-round excellent‘. Also mentioned in very positive terms are Joel Bennathan QC, Danielle Cooper and Martin Huseyin."

Employment

Sandhya Drew continues to be ranked. "Jane Russell of Tooks Chambers appeared in Grimshaw (in the EAT); an ex-solicitor, she is noted for ‘dedication‘' thorough preparation ‘ and is ‘very hard-working ‘."

Human rights and civil liberties

"Tooks Chambers wins plaudits for its ‘friendly and open clerks ‘and ‘prompt ‘ responses when instructions are accepted.

Michael Mansfield QC's international war crimes work stands out. Of the juniors, Hugh Southey ‘continues to impress ‘ with his ‘analytical ability ‘ and ‘success rates ‘ on HRA compatibility cases. Of the juniors, Amanda Weston ‘has a wealth of experience ‘ and ‘a good tactical approach ‘, whilst Martin Soorjoo and Paul Troop cover a wide range of civil liberties and human rights work."

Immigration and nationality

"The ‘excellent ‘ Tooks Chambers is praised as ‘user-friendly ‘ and members are described as ‘very bright and knowledgeable, with a good understanding of business needs ‘ and are also praised for ‘meeting deadlines promptly, without fuss or drama.‘ Headline cases for the ‘quick' Amanda Weston include Trevor Smith (aka Busta Rhymes) & RockCorps, in relation to an allegation of unlawful detention. Rebecca Chapman ‘combines a deep knowledge of the law with a very pragmatic approach ‘, Glen Hodgetts is a ‘bright lawyer with excellent drafting skills‘ and Amanda Weston is ‘highly recommended ‘. "

London Bar Overview

Within Leading claimant sets, Tooks Chambers ... is a first tier firm,
"Tooks Chambers is excellent in claimant civil liberties, crime and immigration, and is recommended for public law and employment."

To read Tooks full rankings follow the link below
http://www.legal500.com/firms/9670/offices/9670

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