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39 Essex Chambers bolsters public law and civil litigation practices with arrival of six barristers
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Six barristers specialising in public law and civil litigation have joined 39 Essex Chambers.
The new arrivals are:
- Saara Idelbi, a leading junior in the areas of Administrative Law and Human Rights, Court of Protection and Community Care, as well as Inquests and Inquiries.
- Philip Dayle, who practises in the fields of Commercial, Inquests and Inquiries, International, Public Law and Regulatory.
- Matthew Wyard, who specialises in matters concerning mental capacity/Court of Protection and public law.
- Alex Cisneros, who specialises in public law and private client work, with a particular focus on mental capacity. His practice spans complex Court of Protection health and welfare proceedings, property and affairs disputes, and related public law challenges.
- Rebecca Livesey, who specialises in business and property, clinical negligence, inquests and personal injury work.
- Sam Fowles, a public law specialist whose practice includes constitutional law, judicial review, human rights, planning and environment, information law, inquests, public inquiries, and public international law.
Charlie Cory-Wright, Co-Head of 39 Essex Chambers, said: “We are proud to welcome such talented practitioners to chambers. Their collective experience, reputation and commitment to excellence reflect the values we hold as a set. This marks an exciting new chapter and underscores our commitment to attracting and supporting the very best talent at the Bar.”
Lindsay Scott, CEO of 39 Essex Chambers, said: “The addition of six outstanding barristers – each with a proven track record in high-profile and complex matters – further strengthens our ability to offer the best expertise available across the full spectrum of public and civil law. We are delighted to welcome everyone to chambers and look forward to further supporting their already flourishing practices.”
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