Civil Liberties & Human Rights

Sue Willman is an exceptionally well-regarded human rights lawyer who has a wealth of experience across a variety of claims, including those relating to immigration detention and disability discrimination.

Managing partner Polly Glynn is deeply experienced in handling judicial review proceedings in the country's highest courts and the ECtHR. She also runs the firm's PAP Project, which provides frontline organisations with training and supervision to challenge government decisions.

She is the migrant rights sector's choice for strategic legal advice and representation. 

Daniel Carey is noted for his expertise in privacy cases as part of a broad domestic and international human rights practice which also incorporates immigration and military detention claims.

He is a really good human rights lawyer.

Sarah Ricca is notably skilled in representing the families of those who have died as a result of alleged neglect from public bodies, such as the police, mental health services and social services. She is highly experienced in cases involving domestic violence.

Sarah has phenomenal judgement on what will fly and where you need to push. She is able to give a lot of direction focused on big-picture work.

Sarah is aware of client sensitivity. She really likes to think and talk through the subtleties of the case.

Sarah is a real campaigner; she is able to see the bigger picture clearly.

Gus Silverman is experienced in advising clients on civil actions against the state, the police and other public bodies.

He is a superb tactical lawyer and really knows the law that needs to be deployed. He is a bright solicitor.

Gus is really excellent.

He works really hard for the client and we got an excellent result in our case, which was really down to his work.

Emily Soothill regularly acts for clients in challenging unlawful decisions by the state, including in relation to asylum-seeker accommodation.

Emily has something very special, she gives care and attention to each case, whatever its size. She is a whip-smart, insightful and empathetic lawyer. 

She is incredibly committed and diligent and goes the extra mile for her clients.

Emily is doing great, cutting-edge work. 

Nkiru Okafor has expertise acting in civil and multi-damage claims on behalf of asylum seekers, bereaved families and migrant detainees. She is skilled in handling challenges against the Home Office.

Nkiru is tenacious and fearless. She looks at every possible angle and thinks outside the box.

Nkiru's work is excellent.