Rowan Smith
Solicitor
Areas of Practice:
Rowan Smith is a dedicated public lawyer, specialising in
judicial review claims with a focus on
human rights and the
environment. Working alongside
Rosa Curling, he has a particular interest in protecting public services in the context of austerity cuts, such as the NHS and social housing, as well as combating climate change through the courts. Rowan is hoping to expand his work into other areas, such as tackling the privatisation of education. He regularly acts for campaigning/community groups and a number of established NGOs.
Some of his notable cases include:
Rowan joined Leigh Day in March 2016, after training in public law and human rights at Bindmans LPP. Before his career in law, Rowan studied Global Politics at Lancaster University and worked at various charities in Manchester.