Civil Liberties & Human Rights - UK-wide
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
Birnberg Peirce is a renowned firm that advises community groups and individuals on civil actions against government entities, judicial reviews and claims against the police. The team represents clients in connection with prison law issues such as segregation, parole board reviews and access to higher education and is noted for its expertise in terrorism cases, as well as matters relating to violence against women and girls. In addition, clients benefit from the firm's dedicated inquest, immigration and criminal defence teams.
Strengths
Birnberg Peirce is a good firm doing good work.
Birnberg Peirce does important work on important cases.
Notable practitioners
Gareth Peirce is one of the most well-respected lawyers in the field. She demonstrates market-leading experience and expertise in major inquests and defending those accused of terrorism.
Marcia Willis Stewart is a highly regarded expert in inquests and inquiries, as well as civil actions against the state.
Daniel Guedalla regularly acts for prisoners in challenges against parole board decisions. He handles matters concerning terrorism convictions and segregation, among others.
Daniel is a very experienced and big name in the prison law space.
Sally Middleton represents prisoners in parole hearings. She has experience challenging decisions by way of judicial review.
Sally is very good.
