Assoc - Admin & Public Law

Exciting opening for an Associate (5+ years PQE) to join our regulatory litigation group
The administrative and public law team is part of HSF's disputes division, which is recognised as a market leader
We assist clients on a broad range of public and administrative law issues, across a wide range of sectors and fields
Our work includes judicial reviews, statutory appeals, public inquiries, and advice in various non-contentious contexts
Ideally you'll have experience in administrative and public law disputes aligned to strong technical & litigation skills

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