Chambers Review
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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, while continuing to take part in important judicial reviews.
Strengths
Balfour+Manson are on top of their brief, know the legal framework inside-out and are always alert to strategic points.
Balfour+Manson have an excellent practice with expertise and knowledge in all areas.
Balfour+Manson are always there when needed to offer calm reassurance at stressful and complex stages of litigation.
I am always very impressed with Balfour+Manson.
Work Highlights
Balfour+Manson represented For Women Scotland in the Supreme Court case to determine the meaning of 'sex', 'man', and 'woman' as regards The Equality Act 2010.
Notable practitioners
Elaine Motion is the chair of Balfour+Manson and 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.
Elaine Motion is pretty much the most highly regarded solicitor. She is absolutely excellent and fights tooth and nail. Elaine is exactly the solicitor you want.
Sindi brings a wealth of experience that is practically unmatched in the whole sector.
Sindi Mules is thoroughly professional and really knows her stuff.
Sindi is excellent - calm and level-headed.
Nothing throws Sindi off her stride.
Sindi's diligence, knowledge and communication skills are unmatched.