Franck Magennis practises in public, civil and criminal defence. His work centres on challenging rights breaches by the British and other states, employers and landlords. He has expertise in legal claims connected to Palestinian emancipation from Israeli occupation. He is developing legal arguments in relation to the international crime of apartheid as a ground for asylum. His practice spans asylum and immigration, public law, housing, employment and industrial relations, civil actions against public authorities, inquests, criminal defence, prison law, and international law.