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What the Team is Known For

Bindmans is a leading human rights firm with a formidable reputation in protest-related matters. Its lawyers draw on specialist expertise from a range of departments to provide a full service to protesters spanning criminal charges through to civil claims. The team frequently handles high-profile cases, including in connection with Reclaim These Streets, Black Lives Matter and Extinction Rebellion, among others.

Work Highlights

  • Bindmans advised a range of activists and organisations involved in demonstrations and events in support of Palestine over the last year. This included advising and representing at least 60 individual protesters and organisations in a wide range of issues including potential judicial review challenges.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jules Carey
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Jules Carey
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Jules Carey is renowned for his expertise in the field of protest law. He frequently represents activists in a range of high-profile civil actions, particularly in relation to COVID-19 restrictions.

Jules can bring experience form this space and works to a high level.

Hester Cavaciuti
Hester Cavaciuti
Star Associates

Hester Cavaciuti is a criminal defence solicitor at Bindmans who represents clients in connection with a range of protest matters. Her practice spans advising on allegations of obstruction to conspiracy to commit violent disorder.

Rachel Harger
Rachel Harger
Star Associates

Rachel Harger is dedicated to protecting the rights of protesters, often representing activists in multi-claimant civil litigation against the police.

I was educated throughout the experience and feel more aware of the law as a result of the expert service I received from Rachel.

Ella Jefferson
Ella Jefferson
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Ella Jefferson is a strong criminal defence practitioner who is well regarded for her expertise in handling protest-related offences.

Ella Jefferson is extremely hard-working and always has her clients' trust. Her clients know they can rely on her for sage advice and support across difficult and complex cases.

Ella is fantastic. She marshals information very quickly.

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Jules Carey
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Jules Carey
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Hester Cavaciuti
Hester Cavaciuti
Star Associates
Rachel Harger
Rachel Harger
Star Associates
Ella Jefferson
Ella Jefferson
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