Sarabjit Singh QC profiled as a newly appointed silk - Dec 2018
Sarabjit Singh QC has long been recognised as a leading and versatile practitioner in diverse areas of law, including tax, public law, historic abuse cases and clinical negligence.
He is known for his calm and persuasive manner in court, with solicitors and opponents describing him in Chambers & Partners as “remaining cool and cheerful under intense judicial scrutiny, which is impressive to see” and as “very persuasive”. The skill of his advocacy was recognised by the Attorney General, who appointed him to each of the Crown’s A, B and C panels, and it was through his work on the panels that Sarabjit represented government departments and others in the most complex and high-profile cases in his areas of practice, including numerous appearances as sole or leading counsel in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. His excellence in advocacy in the higher courts was recognised by his appointment as Queen’s Counsel in 2018, whilst still in his thirties.
Sarabjit has appeared in some of the most heavyweight cases in tax and public law in the last few decades, as outlined in the description of his practice in each of those areas below. He translates the forensic approach necessary in such areas to all areas of his work; for example, he is keen on accepting further instructions specifically in the costs field, given that like tax it is heavily focused on ‘law’ and the correct legal interpretation of rules and statutes. Unusually for someone who practices in tax and public law, Sarabjit is regularly instructed in and thoroughly enjoys acting in more ‘human’ areas of the law, such as in abuse and clinical negligence cases, where his careful and high-quality pleadings and advocacy and tactful manner with clients invariably help secure excellent settlements and trial outcomes.
View full profile »Sarabjit Singh QC featured in The Times as part of ‘The changing face of the modern bar’ - Nov 2018
Sarabjit Singh QC has been featured in today’s edition of The Times in his role as Social Mobility Advocate for The Bar Council. The article, written by Frances Gibb, picks up on the success of...
Sarabjit Singh QC to appear in Supreme Court - Oct 2018
On 30th October 2018, Sarabjit Singh QC will appear in the Supreme Court before Lords Reed, Sumption, Briggs and Kitchin and Lady Arden to seek to defend a unanimous victory on behalf of HMRC in the...
Proud to partner with The Sutton Trust to positively impact social mobility through their extensive programmes - Oct 2018
Each year it is great to read The Sutton Trust's 'Student Destination' report, which highlights the positive impact and examples of people who benefited from their social mobility programmes. We...
Sarabjit Singh QC appears in Court of Appeal in significant deportation case - Oct 2018
Sarabjit Singh QC will appear for the Secretary of State for the Home Department before the Court of Appeal (David Richards, Holroyde and Nicola Davies LJJ) on 23rd October 2018 in a significant case...
Sarabjit Singh QC to speak on I Am The Bar panel at the Bar Council Pupillage Fair - Oct 2018
Sarabjit Singh QC, as a Bar Council Social Mobility Advocate, has been asked to speak about his pathway to law as part of the I Am The Bar panel session. Attendees will then have the opportunity to...
Sarabjit Singh QC interviewed as a Social Mobility Advocate for The Bar Council’s ‘I am the Bar’ - Jul 2018
Delighted to announce that Sarabjit Singh QC is a Social Mobility Advocate for The Bar Council' 'I am the Bar' campaign. Get to know more about his life, career and his excellent advice by reading...
Congratulate Jo Moore as the new head of Outreach at 1COR - Jul 2018
Jo is taking over from Sarabjit Singh QC as head of Outreach at 1 Crown Office Row. 1COR continues to lead the Bar with social mobility initiatives and 2018 has seen us involved in an impressive...
Sarah Lambert QC and Sarabjit Singh QC take silk - Feb 2018
26th February 2018 is the day for QCs to be appointed with Sarah Lambert and Sarabjit Singh taking silk, accompanied by their families and Senior and First Junior Clerks Matthew Phipps and Andrew...
Sarah Lambert and Sarabjit Singh appointed Queen’s Counsel - Dec 2017
1 Crown Office Row is proud and delighted to announce that Sarah Lambert and Sarabjit Singh have been successful in their applications for Silk. Sarah was called to the Bar in 1994 and has long...
1 Crown Office Row promotes access to the Bar - Jul 2017
On Saturday 1st July, nearly 200 young people graduated from the Sutton Trust's Pathways to Law programme. This programme selects highly able 16-year-olds from less advantaged backgrounds and provides...
Sarabjit Singh Succeeds on behalf of the United Kingdom in European Court of Justice - Feb 2017
In September, Sarabjit Singh represented the United Kingdom at the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg in a case concerning the cultural exemption from VAT. The case was set to have ramifications...
Sarabjit Singh to lead Matt Donmall in landmark rating law case in Supreme Court on Monday - Nov 2016
On Monday 7th November 2016, Sarabjit Singh will lead Matt Donmall in an important rating law case on the circumstances in which buildings under reconstruction should be subject to non-domestic (also...
Sarabjit Singh to represent UK in European Court of Justice - Sep 2016
On 7th September, Sarabjit Singh will represent the United Kingdom at the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg, in a case concerning the cultural exemption from VAT that will have ramifications...
Sarabjit Singh appears in the Supreme Court - Jun 2016
Sarabjit Singh appeared for HMRC in the Supreme Court, unled, on 7 June 2016 in the case of Amoena (UK) Ltd v HMRC. This is the first customs classification dispute to be heard by the Supreme...
Equality & Diversity Mini-Pupillage Scheme is launched - Jun 2016
In an attempt to create a more diverse and inclusive bar, 1COR has set up a scheme to enable people from less privileged backgrounds to increase their chances of gaining pupillage with us through an...
Equality & Diversity Mini Pupillage Scheme - Oct 2016
In 2016 1COR launched an Equality & Diversity Mini Pupillage Scheme because they wanted to play a greater role in helping the Bar to become as diverse and inclusive as possible by attracting able...
Sarabjit Singh wins for the Roald Dahl Museum against HMRC - May 2014
The case turned on whether expenditure incurred on exhibits in the Roald Dahl museum was directly and immediately linked not only to admissions to the museum but also to sales in the museum shop. If...
New appointments to the Attorney General’s A and C Panels - Feb 2014
We are delighted to announce the following new appointments to the Attorney General's Panels - Peter Skelton, Robert Kellar and Sarabjit Singh to the A Panel and Isabel McArdle and Alasdair Henderson...
Sarabjit Singh wins in Court of Appeal in EU Law case - May 2013
Sarabjit Singh, acting for the Secretary of State for the Home Department ("the SSHD"), has won an important case in the Court of Appeal on the interpretation of Article 3(2)(a) of Directive...
Sarabjit Singh wins VAT case for HMRC in Upper Tribunal - Apr 2013
Sarabjit Singh, acting for HMRC, has won an appeal brought by the British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions (BALPPA) in the Upper Tribunal, heard by Morgan J. The case concerned the...
New Appointments to the Attorney General’s A, B and C Panels – February 2013 - Feb 2013
We are delighted to announce the following new appointments to the Attorney General's Panels - Owain Thomas to the A Panel (a re-appointment), Amy Mannion and John Jolliffe to the B Panel and Caroline...
New Appointments to the Attorney General’s A, B and C Panels – February 2012 - Feb 2012