Our expertise

One of the country’s leading sets for counsel representing families in complex inquests, particularly where state agencies are involved.

Doughty Street are committed to social and access to justice but also have an incredibly bright and committed team from junior to senior and excellent cross over skills in criminal and public law. They also have a very strong extradition team and are exceptional when human rights issues interplay with criminal law and extradition.

Doughty Street Chambers is a very strong set in Court of Protection, civil liberties, human rights and healthcare areas of practice. They have a broad and sympathetic practice, which puts vulnerable clients at the heart of what they do.

Doughty Street is the first place I go when a complex issue comes up on one of my cases. All the counsel I have instructed at the set have been able to deal, often at short notice, with procedurally and legally complex cases very effectively.

Doughty Street are one of the best sets undertaking claimant police law work. They have a set of highly committed barristers who have been involved in some of the biggest cases involving the examination of police powers.

Doughty Street is one of the leading sets for immigration/asylum law work with many young and experienced barristers who are hardworking and who work to a high standard. They offer great training programmes too.

"Multi-disciplinary set who have real academics working for them. Every counsel is a true legal mind."

"A go-to set with great strength in its employment counsel, from the very seasoned and experienced, to the more junior but bright."