Barrister
Philip is one of the country’s most eminent licensing KCs. His practice spans all fields of licensing, including alcohol and entertainment, gambling, sexual entertainment, taxis, sport, caravans and the security industry. He acts across the board for national and independent operators, national regulators, local authorities and local residents and community groups.
He has been ranked in the top tier for licensing in the Legal 500 and Chambers directories for many years. As one client put it, “There isn’t anyone who comes close to his stature” (Legal 500).
He is a Patron and former Chair of the Institute of Licensing, the professional body for licensing practitioners, and an Associate Fellow of Westminster University’s Centre for Law, Society and Popular Culture.
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Sophie Belgrove is a specialist in employment law and commercial litigation. She advises and represents clients in the Employment Tribunal, the High Court and the appellate courts. Her practice encompasses all aspects of employment law including high value discrimination and whistleblowing claims. She is experienced in complex litigation in particular urgent applications for injunctive relief and business protection disputes in the High Court relating to confidential information, restraint of trade and breach of fiduciary duties. She advises and acts in disputes involving shareholders and directors and in partnership disputes. Sophie is also known for her specialist expertise in employment-related insurance disputes. She has extensive experience of advising and representing clients in the financial services sector, including investment banks and brokers. She is recognised as a leading practitioner in Chambers UK and in the Legal 500.
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“He had everything at his fingertips. He is a polished all round advocate. I can’t think of any weaknesses. He stood out as someone who has ability beyond their years or call.” Chambers and Partners
“First-class attention to detail, and impressive all-round skills. As well as knowing the law inside out, Stephen is a confident and impressive advocate. Judges listen.” Legal 500
Stephen Kosmin specialises in administrative and public law, procurement law, financial services, and information and data protection law. He is ranked by both Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 in each of those areas of practice. Stephen is additionally ranked by the Legal 500 in local government law and by Chambers and Partners in civil liberties and human rights. In August 2023, Stephen was appointed to the Attorney General’s A Panel.
Stephen has wide-ranging trial and appellate court experience, particularly in high-value and multi-party disputes. Recently, Stephen has appeared:
- in the Supreme Court in R (Bancoult) v Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (No 3), acting for the appellant; in Cox v Ministry of Justice, acting for the respondent; and in Independent Workers Union of Great Britain v Central Arbitration Committee and Roofoods Ltd (t/a Deliveroo), acting for the intervener;
- in the Court of Appeal in Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v AT (European Union law, Universal Credit), acting for the Secretary of State; in Cobalt Data Centre 2 LLP v HMRC, acting for HMRC; in R (Bridges) v Chief Constable of South Wales, acting for the Surveillance Camera Commissioner; in Kimathi v Foreign and Commonwealth Office, acting for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office; and in R (Tesfay) v Secretary of State for the Home Department, acting for the Home Secretary;
- in the Administrative Court in public law cases, including R (Charles Street Securities Europe LLP) v Financial Ombudsman Service; R (Get Real Marketing Company Ltd) v Culture Recovery Board; R (Police Superintendents’ Association) v HM Treasury; and R (Enterprise Managed Service Ltd) v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government;
- in the Technology and Construction Court in procurement claims, including James Waste Management LLP v Essex County Council; Alstom Transport UK Ltd v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd; R (Good Law Project) v Prime Minister; Altiatech Ltd v Birmingham City Council; and Kenson Contractors (Benington) Ltd v Haringey Ltd;
- in the King’s Bench Division in Prismall v Google UK Ltd; Seadrill Ghana Operations v Tullow Ghana Ltd; and Berkeley Burke Sipp Administration v Financial Ombudsman Service;
- in the Upper Tribunal and First-tier Tribunal in tax disputes and information law cases, including Ticketmaster UK Ltd v Information Commissioner; Ofqual v Information Commissioner; Maurizi v Information Commissioner; and Myhill v General Medical Council.
Stephen also has considerable experience and expertise of public international law, arbitral proceedings, and negotiations.
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