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Protest Law - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Bhatt Murphy is well known for its expertise in public law, police misconduct and protest cases. The firm's protest law team counts many prominent activist groups among its clients, including Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion.

Work Highlights

  • Bhatt Murphy acted for 35 clients in a proposed claim against the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis arising out of their arrests on Lambeth Bridge on 3 September 2020 during a Critical Mass Cycle Ride hosted by Extinction Rebellion.

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Oswald
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Michael Oswald
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Michael Oswald specialises in handling claims against the state, including police misconduct, and is also well regarded for acting in challenges to anti-protest injunctions.

Michael Oswald is a great solicitor. He is superb.

He is really superb and an outstanding professional. He is really bright, his written skills are superb, and he brings all of the necessary skill set.

Eva Roszykiewicz
Eva Roszykiewicz
Associates to watch

Eva Roszykiewicz is a solicitor at Bhatt Murphy who handles a variety of civil claims arising out of arrests made during protests. She acts for protesters in cases involving claims of false imprisonment, misfeasance in public office, and breaches of the Human Rights Act 1998.

Eva is a dream to work with. Her skills are very strong across the board.

Eva's work is flawless, considerate and thorough.

She is a lovely lawyer with solid knowledge and is hard-working.

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Michael Oswald
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Michael Oswald
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Eva Roszykiewicz
Eva Roszykiewicz
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