This is the Chambers and Partners 2025 rankings roundup for Kenworthy’s Chambers covering Costs Litigation and Administrative and Public Law.

Our previous articles Kenworthy’s Chambers’ 2025 Chambers and Partners Immigration Rankings and Kenworthy’s Chambers’ 2025 Chambers and Partners Crime Rankings, covered our Immigration and Criminal Law rankings respectively. 

Costs Litigation

Chambers and Partners recognised Kenworthy’s expertise in Costs Litigation noting that, “Margaret McDonald routinely receives instructions from claimants and defendants in costs cases. She is well versed in claims arising out of clinical negligence and solicitor-client disputes, and also undertakes detailed assessments.”

Margaret McDonald

The leading legal directory recorded two testimonials for the Costs Litigation Barrister. The first is “Margaret is a superb advocate, who is meticulous, down to earth and very approachable.” 

The second testimonial is “Margaret McDonald is formidable and loved by clients.”

Administrative and Public Law

Chambers and Partners ranked our Administrative and Public Law department in their 2025 listings. Both Craig Holmes and Shazia Khan were recognised by the leading legal directory as notable practitioners in the field.

Speaking about Kenworthy’s Administrative and Public Law practice, Chambers and Partners said, “Kenworthy's Chambers possesses wide-ranging expertise in bringing and defending judicial review challenges as well as advising on public law issues more broadly.” 

“Members offer considerable strength in matters concerning immigration detention and deportation, policing and prisons, as well as community care and children's rights.”

Shazia Khan

Chambers and Partners described the Administrative and Public Law Barrister’s practice, noting, “Shazia Khan specialises in judicial reviews concerning immigration and asylum. She represents clients before the High Court and Court of Appeal.” 

The leading legal directory provides an excellent testimonial for her saying, “Shazia Khan is a very effective advocate. She is incredibly knowledgeable and very good with clients.”

Craig Holmes 

Big congratulations must also be given to Craig Holmes for the recognition he has deservedly gained for his judicial reviews. Chambers and Partners said, “Craig Holmes is a respected barrister noted for his representation of claimants in public law matters. He is particularly experienced in cases related to immigration and asylum issues.”

The leading legal directory list two testimonials for the Administrative and Public Law Barrister. “Craig is a very effective advocate. He has a very nice court manner, and he is very good with clients.” 

“Craig knows all the law and makes good public law arguments. He is very polished.”

Special thanks to Bruce Cousins for completing and submitting Kenworthy’s Chambers legal directory entries. 

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