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Police Law: Mainly Defendant - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
Dolmans has a notable defendant team with a strong presence in Wales and the West Midlands. The firm advises a number of forces on failure to investigate, misfeasance in public office and malicious prosecution claims. It also demonstrates experience acting for police clients in defence of class actions involving multiple claimants. The team continues to represent police forces as interested parties in inquests concerning deaths following police contact.
Strengths
Dolmans' meticulous level of detail in analysing every aspect of the claim distinguishes this department from others.
The solicitors with whom I work at Dolmans are very conscientious.
Notable practitioners
Adrian Oliver focuses his practice on the defence of actions made against police forces, including civil claims and inquests.
Melanie Standley specialises in representing police forces in a variety of cases such as public and employers' liability claims and those involving death following police custody.
I think Melanie is an excellent lawyer. She is very diligent but also personable.
Melanie is a pleasure to work with. I always find her to be highly personable, extremely organised and thorough in her handling of any claims.