Chambers and Partners 2008- David Wolfe is recommended as a top ranking Leading Junior in Administrative and Public Law where he is described as "stellar", Education Law "industrious, effective, and doesn’t take bad points” and Environment Law "bright demeanour and the human touch". David is also recommended as a Leading Junior in Civil Liberties law.
Legal 500 2008 David is also a top ranking Leading Junior in Administrative and Public Law "creative and effective advocate" and in Education Law where one instructing solicitor said he "would put him up against a silk any day". David is also recommended as a leading junior in Civil Liberties and Human Rights Law and Environment Law.
David is recommended by Chambers & Partners UK 2006 - 7 as the top ranking ‘Leading Junior’ in administrative and public law, reporting that: “Phenomenally bright,” David Wolfe “really understands the interface between public law and policy.” His advocacy is “not pompous or formalistic, but direct, practical and fluid,” and he “sees opportunities in the law,” resulting in his reputation as an “innovative, tenacious yet accessible” barrister.
He is also recommended as the top ranking Education Junior; describing him as “a genius, pure and simple,”, and as the top ranking Junior in environmental law. In environmental law he was described as ‘“A star at everything he touches,” ...Able to draw on his scientific background to grasp the issues’
Legal 500 2006 ranks David in the top position for education law and rates him as as ‘almost certainly the leader in his field’. Legal 500 also recommend David as the joint second ranked Leading Junior in administrative and public law, civil liberties and human rights and in environmental law
Chambers & Partners 2005 - 6
David Wolfe was recommended as joint top Leading Junior in the field of Public Law and Administrative Law: '[The] "well-esteemed" David Wolfe covers areas ranging from the environment to prisons. Challenges to the decisions of government and regulators form the basis of his practice and he is praised as "very driven, determined to take cases forward and not concerned with the niceties of his position as a highly respected barrister."'
Naming him as the joint top Leading Junior in Education, Chambers & Partners write: 'David Wolfe has "a name that speaks for itself" and has, in some quarters, been declared "the king of education law." Interviewees believe he is "easily QC material, provides sensible, pragmatic advice and isn't afraid to take on new points"'.
Also ranked as top Leading Junior in Environmental law: 'David Wolfe was accredited as being the
"darling of the public law world" and gained plaudits for his "ability to distil the essence of a case in an uncomplicated way." "Great on his feet," he was said to be a junior "head and shoulders above the rest" in the field of judicial review challenges to regulatory decisions'.
Legal 500 2005 - 6
Legal 500 recognises David Wolfe as a 'Leading Junior' in the fields of Administrative and Public Law (joint 2nd), Civil Liberties and Human Rights (joint 2nd), Education (joint 1st), and Environmental Law (joint 2nd), marking him out as respected across a wide range of disciplines. 'Considered "excellent" by prominent solicitors', he 'is regarded as a "highly able practioner". In education, 'clients of David Wolfe agree that he deserves his top-tier ranking, saying he "knows the field" well and is prepared to tackle some of the most difficult educational issues, including those with special needs'.
Chambers & Partners 2004 - 5
Ranked joint top ‘Leading Junior’ in Education- "Outstanding" David Wolfe is described by sources as "a genius in education law, a successful advocate and an all round nice guy." His work in special educational needs is widely commended and he "knows his stuff back to front and is extremely thorough." Sources also described Wolfe as "extremely good in court." Recent work has featured a significant case concerning the inclusion of pupils with special educational needs in mainstream schools.’ Also ranked as joint top ‘Leading Junior’ in Environment: ‘David Wolfe specialises in judicial review challenges to planning and regulatory decisions and caught the eye of respondents with his high-profile caseload. Sources voiced their agreement about his "genuine presence in the courtroom."’ Named as joint 2nd ‘Leading Junior’ in Administrative & Public Law "One of the most clear thinking juniors," David Wolfe maintains a "phenomenal output," interviewees said. He has "an ability to cut through the chaff and hone in on key points." His "fantastic advocacy skills" are such that clients said, "even if I have him against four others, I don't need a leader." His interests include environmental, educational and community care. He was in the Hartlepool 'ghost ships' case, and separately acted for the Secular Society over Radio 4's refusal to let atheists appear on 'Thought for the Day.'
Legal 500 2004 - 5
Joint top Leading Junior in Education law - ‘considered 'the best barrister of his generation' by some of his clients.’ Ranked as joint 2nd Leading Junior in Administrative & Public law ‘David Wolfe was praised as 'one of the best advocates I've seen' and his ability to get things done on time was said to be 'almost magical'. He acted for local residents challenging decisions regarding the dismantling of fifteen contaminated US warships in Hartlepool.’ Also joint 2nd Leading Junior in Civil Liberties & Human Rights - ‘David Wolfe, highly rated for his forensic skills, appeared with Murray Hunt in A&B and X&Y v East Sussex County Council. This established the importance of disabled people's rights under the ECHR.’ David is also listed as a Leading Junior in Environment law.
