Experts in Local Government Law - Tier 1 Chambers and Partners 2026; "Landmark Chambers houses a strong bench of senior and junior barristers who are recognised for their expert handling of a wide range of local government matters…Landmark has expertise at all levels and in a wide range of areas"
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Landmark provides in-depth legal expertise across the full breadth of local government law at every level of seniority offering strategic guidance to local authorities facing complex, often multi-layered legal challenges.
With one of the largest teams of silks and juniors dedicated to local government law, Landmark is widely recognised for excellence in a broad range of relevant practice areas. Drawing on its expertise in administrative and public law, planning, environmental regulation, human rights, rating and valuation, social housing, education, immigration, and public procurement it also advises on:
Tailored Expertise, Responsive Support
Whether you are seeking strategic counsel or court representation, Landmark is the trusted partner for local authority legal services working with a diverse range of public sector clients – including many of the largest metropolitan and county councils and mayoral authorities
Our experienced practice management team work seamlessly with in-house legal departments to ensure the most suitable barrister is assigned to each case with the ability to draw on relevant expertise from across chambers. We provide a personalised, efficient service, designed to meet the unique demands of public sector legal work.
Comprehensive Support Across All Levels
With an unrivalled number of silks and juniors focusing on local government matters, we bring authoritative insight and cross-disciplinary knowledge to every case. Our practitioners are equipped to handle legal matters spanning the entire range of local authority functions - providing clients with a one-stop legal solution that’s as thorough as it is strategic.
Our holistic approach ensures that interconnected issues across departments are resolved cohesively, reducing risk and delivering effective, long-term outcomes.
Recent Noteworthy Cases Highlighting Landmark’s Expertise
Our barristers have been involved in some of the most significant and high-profile local government cases in recent years, including:
In addition, our barristers can provide assistance with investigations and alternative despite resolution (including mediation and expert determination).
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06 11 2025
Appointment of Julia Smyth KC to the Attorney General’s Senior Treasury Counsel Group
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16 10 2025
Secretary of State withdraws unlawful IROPI Opinion – again
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16 10 2025
Landmark Chambers Recognised in Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2026
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27 08 2025
New Appointments to the Attorney General’s Panel of Counsel – Effective 1 September 2025
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22 07 2025
Landmark Chambers to welcome three pupils as new tenants in October
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10 06 2025
Court of Appeal declares £200m cuts to government funding of active travel to be unlawful
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24 01 2025
Four new Silk appointments for Landmark Chambers – record year!
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17 10 2024
Chambers & Partners success for Landmark Chambers in the 2025 UK Bar Guide
Contact our friendly and helpful Practice Managers for more information about our barristers and services or to make an enquiry.
