Congratulations to the below members of Chambers who have been ranked in the Chambers UK Bar 2025.
London Bar
Haydee Dijkstal
- Crime: International Criminal Law - Spotlight
Haydee Dijkstal has a well-recognised international criminal law practice, and has represented sovereign states, victims and human rights groups in numerous ICC cases and associated investigations. She has a particular interest in the involvement of victims in international criminal justice.
Strengths
"She is a top rate barrister who has knowledge of international courts and tribunals to zealously advance her client's interests."
"She is a reliable, astute and highly performant barrister."
- International Human Rights Law - Band 2
Haydee Dijkstal of 33 Bedford Row is routinely instructed to appear in front of various UN committees, the Working Group Against Torture and the European Court of Human Rights. Her work has focused on torture, freedom of speech and detention. Haydee has also been instructed in some key cases appearing in the International Criminal Court, with significant human rights elements.
Strengths
"Her knowledge is genuinely formidable. She is able to manage highly sensitive cases."
"Haydee is extremely reliable and thorough. She is very considerate and professional towards the families and victims she represents."
Dr S Chelvan
Band 2
Dr Chelvan of 33 Bedford Row is an esteemed and highly respected immigration barrister who is particularly recognised for his LGBT+ rights work. His work is international in its scope, while his diverse client base includes many individuals who are fleeing persecution. He has advised and represented academics, governments and activists, as well as individual applicants.
Strengths
"I rate Dr Chelvan's ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters very highly."
"He is exceptional in all matters."
"Dr Chelvan has an encyclopedic knowledge of cases and statute but uses it accurately and relevantly."
North Eastern Bar
Gul Nawaz Hussain KC
Gul Nawaz Mahboob Hussain KC is a busy criminal practitioner who has experience handling serious criminal matters. He has represented defendants in significant high-profile cases relating to terrorism, murder and armed robbery. He has further experience in electoral fraud cases and drug conspiracies.
Gul has been consistently ranked in the Chambers UK Bar Guide since 2003.
Scotland Bar
Maurice O'Carroll
- Planning & Environment - Band 1
Maurice O'Carroll is a seasoned junior with a substantial background in planning and environmental law. He conducts planning inquiries, judicial reviews and appeals spanning various sectors including renewable energy.
Strengths
"Maurice O'Carroll is very good and highly experienced."
Maurice O'Carroll is an experienced employment barrister. He has extensive experience working for both union-backed employees and respondents across a range of subject areas including unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE and whistle-blowing.
Strengths
"Maurice's service is excellent in every respect."
"Maurice is always impressive."
"Maurice has an extremely high level of expertise, and the level of service we get from him is second to none."