Arthur Blake is a distinguished barrister specialising in public law, administrative law, judicial review, prison law, immigration, and criminal appeals. With over 35 years’ practice, he offers clients high-level counsel and advocacy in both domestic and international litigation.
Specialisms: judicial review, public law, immigration, prison law, disciplinary tribunals, inquests, criminal appeals
Experience: regularly appears in High Court, Court of Appeal, and beyond
Track record: praised in Legal 500 as a leading junior in administrative law
Has also served as a fee-paid immigration judge
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Arthur advises and appears in matters concerning:
Judicial review and public law challenges
Immigration law and removal/deportation cases
Prison law, parole, and prisoners’ rights
Disciplinary tribunals and professional regulation
Inquests and coroner’s matters
Criminal appeals (Court of Appeal, beyond)
Interim and injunctive reliefs in public interest cases
Arthur Blake has dedicated his career to public law and its intersections with criminal and regulatory matters. He is known for his depth of legal knowledge, tenacious advocacy, and ability to operate in high stakes, complex litigation.
Public & Administrative Law
Strong expertise in judicial review and challenges to public decisions
Frequently instructed in immigration and prison law, including habeas corpus and release matters
Familiar with ECHR / human rights dimensions in public law claims
Disciplinary & Regulatory Work
Acted for clients in disciplinary tribunals for professional bodies, ensuring procedural fairness and ECHR compliance
Successfully obtained stays or dismissals where delays or abuse of process were raised
Inquests & Coroners’ Cases
Represented families in high-profile inquests (e.g. Kate Peyton case), handling evidence, witness protocols, and coroner’s rulings
Advises on procedural strategy and risk in sensitive public law death investigations
Criminal Appeals & Litigation
Experienced in appeals in the Court of Appeal on points of law in criminal cases
Combines public law expertise with criminal procedural knowledge to handle cross-cutting issues
Notable engagements & roles
Between 2005 and 2010, acted exclusively for a former Qatari Secretary of State in multi-million pound dispute resolution and related litigation
Conducted high-stakes negotiations with governmental authorities on behalf of a major overseas figure
Appointed as a fee-paid Immigration Judge in 1995, enhancing his insight into tribunal decision-making
Working Style & Reputation
Renowned for deep analytical thinking, strategic case planning, and persuasive courtroom presentation
Often praised for the ability to simplify technical legal arguments into clear advocacy
Long-standing presence and authority in public and administrative law circles
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