Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant

Gold Jennings is recognised for its expertise acting for claimants in judicial review and damages claims. It has a particular focus on the rights of migrants and children. The firm is a strong performer in challenges to central government decision-making as well as broader strategic litigation.

"What sets Gold Jennings apart is that they are very hands-on."

"The team are highly professional and competent and provide a fantastic service."

Gold Jennings represented two individuals in judicial reviews challenging the clients' suitability for the Wethersfield barracks which house asylum seekers.

Clare Jennings is the head of the public law team at Gold Jennings. She is recognised for her work in claims against local authorities and central government departments on matters concerning migrants' rights, healthcare and data retention. "Clare Jennings provides fantastic client service." "Clare's work on cases is incredible because of her detail and understanding of clients' needs. She is especially strong on challenging health decisions for clients."

Salima Budhanifrequently acts for children, asylum seekers and vulnerable adults on a range of cases, including trafficking, immigration detention and healthcare. "Salima is impressive and knowledgeable." "Salima is very clued up about judicial review type procedures."

Rachel Etheridge is a senior associate at Gold Jennings who represents clients in a broad range of public law challenges and civil claims. She has particular expertise acting for migrants and victims of trafficking. "Rachel has a good eye for the detail and the law." "Rachel has a calm perspective, she knows her way around how to undertake a judicial review and how to think about it in a solution-oriented background." "Rachel is very strong in identifying anddevelopingthe legal arguments and strategic objectives that will obtain the best outcome from the litigation. She has a really good grasp of technicalities."

Louise Eardley is noted for her commitment to vulnerable claimants in challenges against a range of bodies, including local authorities and the CPS. She is particularly well-versed at handling matters involving mental health and disabilities considerations. "Louise is very intellectually brilliant and she really contributes to the subject."

Senior associate solicitor Olivia Halse of Gold Jennings' public law and community care department has a notable practice representing vulnerable people in public law challenges and civil claims against public bodies. "Olivia is very smart and able." "Olivia is dedicated and tireless. She will go an extra mile for her client."