Department profile
Bhatt Murphy

Protest Law

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Bhatt Murphy

Rankings

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Protest Law - UK-wide

Band 2

Band 2


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

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  • 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.

Strengths

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  • Bhatt Murphy are on top of the details, have excellent grasp of the law and are on top of deadlines. They have a lot of experience and a multidisciplinary team, which adds value to individual cases.

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  • Bhatt Murphy are fast, efficient and hard-working. They are very professional.

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  • They continue to be outstanding in this field.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Michael Oswald
    Band 2Michael Oswald

    Michael Oswald

    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.

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    • 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.

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  • Associates to watchEva Roszykiewicz
    Associates to watchEva Roszykiewicz

    Eva Roszykiewicz

    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.

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    • Eva's work is flawless, considerate and thorough.

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

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