Sam Fowles has a strong academic background. He initially studied Law at the University of Birmingham, before achieving a first-class MA in History at the University of St. Andrews and then a PhD in Law from the University of London. He is an all-party political advisor on public policy questions such as the Rwanda Bill, Voter ID, strikes, the Israel/Gaza conflict, and inheritance tax.

He has built a reputation for his insightful analysis and impactful work in human rights, the rule of law, and parliamentary sovereignty. With his background in academia and legal practice, Sam is known for blending theoretical depth with practical application, making significant contributions to high-profile legal cases and public discourse on constitutional matters.

Sam Fowles | High-Profile Cases

Sam has been part of many high profile cases in recent years and has appeared at every level of tribunal, including the Supreme Court. Some of the high profile cases he has been involved in include:

– Miller/Cherry v The Prime Minister

– Hamilton v Post Office

– The Liberal Democrat Party/Scottish National Party v ITV.

– Clapham Common/Sarah Everard inquiry

– The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.

Sam Fowles | Writer

In addition to his legal practice, Sam Fowles is a prolific writer and commentator. His articles and opinion pieces regularly appear in major media outlets, where he discusses topics ranging from constitutional law to the broader political implications of legal decisions. His insightful analysis makes complex legal issues accessible to a general audience, contributing to the public understanding of critical legal and political developments.

In 2022, he published his first book, Overruled: Confronting Our Vanishing Democracy in 8 Cases, which draws on his work in politics and law. It was an Amazon bestseller, and  The Times described it as “unflinching and brilliant.” Sam’s book tour sold out 30 dates.

Sam Fowles | Awards and Recognition

– 2023 – Named The Times Lawyer of the Week

– 2020 – Nominated as Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year at the Advocate Pro Bono Awards.

– 2016 – Lord Edmund Davies Award, The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn

– 2015 – Best Seminar Speaker, Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London

– 2014 – Best Research Seminar Speaker, Issued by Queen Mary, University of London

Sam Fowles | Other Positions

Sam has several other significant positions, including:

Counsel to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Democracy and the Constitution

Lecturer at St Edmund Hall, Oxford University 

Founder, Director and Board Member, The Rule of Law Project

Director, Institute for Constitutional and Democratic Research

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