Isabelle Agerbak

Acting (with Thomas de la Mare KC) for the claimants in their claims against the Home Office arising from the scandal surrounding the Test of English for International Communication ("TOEIC"). The claimants seek damages for breaches of ECHR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR.

Acting for the claimants, six siblings seeking to leave Gaza join their father in the UK, in a challenge to the Defendants' refusal to take steps to enable them to travel through Jordan to the UK.

Acting for the claimants in their challenge to the SSD's financial recognition scheme for veterans affected by the historic ban on homosexuality in the armed services (with Kate Gallafent KC).

Acting for the claimant (a Palestinian asylum seeker) in his challenge to the Defendants' seizure and retention of his mobile phone and processing of his personal data (with Tom Hickman KC and Gayatri Sarathy).

Acting for the claimant, the widow of an Afghan judge killed by the Taliban, in her challenge to the SSD's refusal of her application under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy.

Challenge to the SSHD's refusal to consider the claimants' application under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy.

Advice in relation to a potential challenge to the lawfulness of the Secretary of State for Justice's policies and practices concerning prison conditions and overcrowding (with Shaheed Fatima KC, Hanif Mussa KC and Will Bordell).

Advising an NGO on the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 and Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020, in relation to the financing of unlawful settlements in Palestine.

Acting for the claimant in his challenge to his unlawful detention by the SSHD. The SSHD conceded the claim and the claimant was released from detention.

Acting for the AIRE Centre in its application to intervene in a challenge to the SSHD's referral of a victim of trafficking for prosecution in connection with his entry into the UK (with Hanif Mussa KC). The claim was ultimately conceded by the SSHD.

Advice on freedom of speech, antisemitism and advocacy for the rights of Palestinians, for an organisation representing health workers (with Philippa Kaufmann KC, Zac Sammour and Rayan Fakhoury).

Case concerning constitutional arrangements in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in which the Applicant alleged violations of Article 14 (read with Article 3 of Protocol 1) and Article 1 of Protocol 12 of the ECHR. Assisting George Molyneaux, acting for the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Claim concerning steps taken by the UK Government which were alleged to have caused the claimant's abduction, imprisonment and assault abroad. Assisting George Molyneaux, acting for the Claimant.

Acting for the claimants, six siblings seeking to leave Gaza join their father in the UK, in a challenge to the Defendants' refusal to take steps to enable them to travel through Jordan to the UK.

An appeal before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, concerning the funding mechanism for the telecoms regulator of the British Virgin Islands concerning the regulator's funding mechanism. Assisting Javan Herberg KC, for the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (the appellant).

Judicial review concerning the claimant prisoner’s detention conditions. Assisting Celia Rooney, acting for the Secretary of State.

Judicial review of a decision concerning treatment of a major international shipping insurer for the purposes of VAT. Assisting Ravi Mehta for the Claimants.

Advice on a potential challenge to the decision of a public body in relation to renewable energy. Assisting Ravi Mehta.

Advice to a public body concerning statutory environmental targets. Assisting Ravi Mehta.

Advising a telecommunications operator as to cybersecurity regulations. Assisting Ravi Mehta.

For defendants to claims of conspiracy and dishonest assistance in relation to a major property joint venture, obtaining reverse summary judgment in respect of all claims (with Fraser Campbell KC).

Acting for Addere in its claim seeking a £15 million success fee for services provided to Nordic in connection with the acquisition of Hargreaves Lansdown (with Fraser Campbell KC).

Advice on partnership dispute over the control of a family music publishing business.

Claim for breach of contract and unlawful means conspiracy in relation to inherited shares in a Saudi company. Assisting Shane Sibbel for the Claimant.

An application to set aside a stay imposed without a hearing, following the Claimant's successful claim for breach of joint venture fiduciary duties. Assisting Shane Sibbel for the Claimant.

Claim brought by the estate of a well-known recording artist against her record label, concerning sums withheld or deducted from royalty payments. Assisting Shane Sibbel for the Claimant.

Investor-state dispute concerning the enforcement of an award of the International Chamber of Commerce in excess of US$1.3bn, in the context of a significant telecoms/aerospace infrastructure project. The claims raised complex conflicts of laws, insolvency, and jurisdiction issues. Assisting Shane Sibbel, acting for the administrator appointed to the Claimants.

Unfair prejudice petitions relating to two companies within a family business, complaining of the diversion of profits and assets and wrongful exclusion from information. Assisting Fraser Campbell KC for the Petitioner.

Claim for breach of contract and quantum meruit in relation to advisory services provided to a private equity consortium acquiring a major financial services firm. Assisting Fraser Campbell KC for the Claimant.

Proceedings relating to the mis-selling of PPI in the 1990s and 2000s. Assisting Fraser Campbell KC for AXA, on consequential matters following judgment.

Claim concerning alleged leaks of confidential information during the course of the SFO's investigation into ENRC. Assisting George Molyneaux and Celia Rooney, acting for the SFO, defending claims of breach of confidence, misfeasance in public office and unlawful means conspiracy.

A complex civil fraud claim for US$1 billion, brought by the Kuwaiti Public Institution for Social Security against its former Director General and other defendants. Assisting Harry Adamson, for the First and Second Defendants.

Advising a major European cycling team on an issue of contractual construction and choice of laws in the context of a sponsorship dispute. Assisting Celia Rooney.

Proceedings concerning infringement of a portfolio of standard-essential patents. Assisting Ravi Mehta for Amazon.

Acting for the claimant (a Palestinian asylum seeker) in his challenge to the Defendants' seizure and retention of his mobile phone and processing of his personal data (with Tom Hickman KC and Gayatri Sarathy).

Acting (with Thomas de la Mare KC) for the claimants in their claims against the Home Office arising from the scandal surrounding the Test of English for International Communication ("TOEIC"). The claimants seek damages for breaches of ECHR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR.

Appeal concerning the application of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to the Judicial Conduct Investigation Office, raising significant constitutional questions about the relationship between the Executive and Judiciary (with Ravi Mehta, acting for the JCIO).

Acting for the Commissioner in succesful application to set aside a statutory demand under the Insolvency Act 1986.

Proceedings in the Information Tribunal concerning the refusal of a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, relating to an appointment to the House of Lords. Assisting Fraser Campbell KC for the Cabinet Office.

Claim for breach of contract and unlawful means conspiracy in relation to inherited shares in a Saudi company. Assisting Shane Sibbel for the Claimant.

Investor-state dispute concerning the enforcement of an award of the International Chamber of Commerce in excess of US$1.3bn, in the context of a significant telecoms/aerospace infrastructure project. The claims raised complex conflicts of laws, insolvency, and jurisdiction issues. Assisting Shane Sibbel, acting for the administrator appointed to the Claimants.

Claim concerning steps taken by the UK Government which were alleged to have caused the claimant's abduction, imprisonment and assault abroad. Assisting George Molyneaux, acting for the Claimant.

A complex civil fraud claim for US$1 billion, brought by the Kuwaiti Public Institution for Social Security against its former Director General and other defendants. Assisting Harry Adamson, for the First and Second Defendants.

Advice on freedom of speech, antisemitism and advocacy for the rights of Palestinians, for an organisation representing health workers (with Philippa Kaufmann KC, Zac Sammour and Rayan Fakhoury).

Advice to an airline employer on compliance with the Equlity Act 2010 in relation to a disabled employee.

Claim under the Equality Act 2010 concerning disability discrimination. Assisting George Molyneaux, acting for the Claimants.

Dispute concerning the management of a large institutional fund invested in social housing in Ireland, where claims were made of breach of contract, conspiracy, causing loss by unlawful means, and negligence. Assisting Shane Sibbel acting for the Respondents.

Investor-state dispute concerning the enforcement of an award of the International Chamber of Commerce in excess of US$1.3bn, in the context of a significant telecoms/aerospace infrastructure project. The claims raised complex conflicts of laws, insolvency, and jurisdiction issues. Assisting Shane Sibbel, acting for the administrator appointed to the Claimants.

Advice on partnership dispute over the control of a family music publishing business.

Claim brought by the estate of a well-known recording artist against her record label, concerning sums withheld or deducted from royalty payments. Assisting Shane Sibbel for the Claimant.

Advising a major European cycling team on an issue of contractual construction and choice of laws in the context of a sponsorship dispute. Assisting Celia Rooney.

Advice on a potential challenge to the decision of a public body in relation to renewable energy. Assisting Ravi Mehta.

Advice to a public body concerning statutory environmental targets. Assisting Ravi Mehta.

Proceedings concerning infringement of a portfolio of standard-essential patents. Assisting Ravi Mehta for Amazon.