Jeremy Hyam KC

Public Law

Jeremy is a very experienced practitioner in public law, including Judicial Review, particularly in the health field. He has been recommended by Chambers & Partners for a number of years:

‘Jeremy is simply brilliant. Not only are his written arguments very persuasive, powerful and succinct but I have been lucky enough to experience his advocacy in court on several occasions and his advocacy is exceptional a result of which he has can be seen from the cases above overturned government legislation. In addition Jeremy has great compassion and understanding of client’s needs.’ (Legal 500 2021)

“Has gravitas, sounds compelling and there is something about his manner which makes you feel like you shouldn’t disagree with him.” “He is in a good position to handle heavy cases which would otherwise go to a QC.” (Chambers & Partners 2016)

“He is very adept at quickly identifying the client’s real concerns, and explaining their impact in practice and in context.” (Chambers & Partners 2015)

“He is able to spot the underlying merits of points and articulate them clearly.” “He is excellent on paper.” (Chambers & Partners 2014)

Jeremy Hyam’s approach to public law is creative and “intellectually rigorous.” He has strong client skills and “is interested in people.” One solicitor said of him: “Although public law litigation focuses on legal points, I think his private law side allows him to see the benefits that come to individuals.” (Chambers & Partners 2013)

Jeremy Hyam has ‘a formidable intellect’ and his ‘attention to detail is immaculate’, particularly when it comes to the healthcare arena. (Legal 500 2012)

He is praised as a public lawyer with a “fertile imagination and strong legal brain” and stands out for the sheer range of work he does. (Chambers & Partners 2011)

Jeremy Hyam is a “personable and adventurous advocate” who is particularly active in health, education and community care. (Chambers & Partners 2010)

Selected Cases

• R(ota) Mrs A, and Sue Evans v. Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust (2020): legal challenge to legality of transgender treatment for children.
• R(Asbestos Victim Support Group) v. Secretary of State (ongoing): legal challenge to review of the changes to LASPO and its effects on access to justice for asbestos victims
• R(Roadpeace) v Secretary of State for Transport [2017] EWHC 2725
• Colaingrove v HMRC [2017] EWCA Civ 332
• R(Keep Wythenshawe Special) v Greater Manchester CCGs [2016] EWHC 17 (Admin)
• Mid Staffordshire Public Inquiry
• HMRC v Colaingrove [2015] UKUT 80
• R(BDA) v General Dental Council [2014] EWHC 4311
• R (Whitston, Asbestos Victims Support Groups Forum v Secretary of State for Justice [2014] EWHC 3044 (Admin) [2015] ACD 5 : [2015] 1 Costs LR 35
• R (JF) v NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group [2014] EWHC 1345 (Admin)
• Gifford v The Governor of HMP Bure & Ors [2014] EWHC 911 (Admin)
• R (Save Lewisham Hospital Campaign) v Trust Special Administrator and Anor [2013] EWCA Civ 1409
• Colaingrove Ltd v HMRC (Verandas) [2013] UKFTT 343
• R (Save our Surgery) v Joint Committee of Primary Care Trusts [2013] EWHC 439
• Corkteck Ltd v HMRC [2009] EWHC 1573
• NF(Ghana) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2008] EWCA Civ 906
• R (Compton) v Wiltshire Primary Care Trust [2008] EWCA Civ 906
• K v Central & North West London Mental Health NHS Trust & Anor [2008] EWHC 1217
• HMRC v EB Central Services [2008] EWCA Civ 486
• R (Rahman) v Haringey Teaching Primary Care Trust [2007] EWHC 584
• HM Revenue & Customs v Gracechurch Management Services [2007] EWHC 755
• HM Revenue & Customs v EB Central Services [2007] EWHC 201
• R (Watts) v Bedford Primary Care Trust [2006] ECJ (Grand Chamber) Case C-372/04
• R (Wyatt) v Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust [2006] EWCA Civ 529
• R (JB) v Haddock, Rigby & Wood [2006] HRLR 40; [2006] Lloyds Rep Med 433
• R (B) v SS (1) SOAD (2) SoSH (3) [2006] 1 WLR 810; [2006] HRLR 14
• R (Malik) v Waltham Forest Primary Care Trust [2006] 3 All ER 71