Civil Liberties & Human Rights - Scotland
What the Team is Known For
Balfour+Manson counsels a broad client base of individual claimants, local government entities and charities on rights infringements and related matters of policy. The firm is able to maintain a balance between authorities and individuals, with a focus on protecting the interests of the latter. It continues to take part in important judicial reviews.
Strengths
"They are one of the leading firms in claimant work and are instructed in most leading cases."
Work Highlights
Balfour+Manson acted on behalf of For Women Scotland in a judicial review focused on the definition of the word "woman" in the Gender Representation on Public Boards Act 2018.
Notable Practitioners
Chair of Balfour+Manson Elaine Motion is among the most respected civil liberties and human rights practitioners in Scotland. She is adept across both public law and human rights challenges against the government and other public bodies.
Sindi Mules is a partner in the Balfour+Manson civil liberties team. She maintains a highly respected practice, frequently representing private individuals, political parties and charities in various judicial reviews and appeals. "Sindi is very responsive and friendly; a pleasure to work with." "Sindi is extremely responsive, constantly available and very thorough."
