Public law specialist joins Francis Taylor Building

FTB said Williams, who joins from Cornerstone Barristers, is “a seasoned public lawyer with years of high-level academic experience to underpin his practice".

He has represented clients at all judicial levels including in the Supreme Court and several appearances in the Court of Appeal. He regularly acts unled in High Court matters and at public inquiries and has acted unled in Court of Appeal matters.

Williams is also a member of the Attorney General’s C Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown.

FTB added that Williams is instructed principally by developers but also by local government and other clients, “all of whom benefit from his considerable academic experience as a public lawyer, particularly when involved in judicial review challenges”.

He has also acted for a diverse range of clients in environmental and climate-related matters including in the landmark Supreme Court case of Finch, on environmental impact assessment and downstream emissions.

Simon Bird KC, Head of Chambers at Francis Taylor Building, said: “I am delighted to welcome Alex to FTB. His extensive planning, environmental and public law experience will reinforce our strengths in these areas and he will admirably complement our existing membership.”

Paul Coveney, Senior Clerk, added: “I am thrilled to welcome Alex to Chambers. He brings with him an excellent reputation in planning, environmental and public law.  We look forward to working with him.”