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Civil Liberties & Human Rights - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Hickman & Rose has a strong focus on representing bereaved families in restraint and death-in-custody cases, assisting them in bringing civil challenges and proceedings against state entities. The practice also incorporates immigration detention issues. It handles sophisticated international work, including matters relating to war crimes, and also demonstrates expertise in undercover policing matters.

Work Highlights

  • Hickman & Rose represented Andrew Malkinson in his battle for justice after being wrongfully imprisoned for seventeen years.

Strengths

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I could contact Hickman & Rose at any time, which made my experience very personal.

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The lawyers at Hickman & Rose are always very responsive.

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One of the key strengths that set Hickman & Rose apart is providing not just professional expertise but also genuine personal and empathetic support.

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Notable Practitioners

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Daniel Machover
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Daniel Machover
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Band 1

Daniel Machover is a renowned human rights practitioner. He regularly represents claimants bringing claims against the police and accusations of miscarriages of justice, and has handled international matters involving claims of war crimes and torture.

Daniel is the Godfather of this area of law.

Daniel has real expertise and is very approachable.

He is an excellent lawyer.

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Kate Maynard
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Kate Maynard
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Band 2
Kate Maynard is well regarded for her representation of vulnerable individuals and the families of those who have died or experienced alleged neglect while held in prison or immigration detention.
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Helen Stone
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Helen Stone
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Band 4
Helen Stone has built a strong reputation for her work bringing claims against the police and prison services. She has particular expertise in representing bereaved families at inquests.

Helen is an extremely dedicated solicitor. I had a sense Helen was on my side and had my back in a caring and professional way.

Throughout my entire case, Helen kept me informed and reassured which helped immeasurably

She is incredibly hard-working and thoughtful about all aspects of cases.

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Stefano Ruis
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Stefano Ruis
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Band 4

Stefano Ruis has a strong reputation for handling civil liberties claims against the police and also undertakes public inquiry work.

Stefano is a brilliant litigator. He is very clever, very good tactically and a pleasure to work with.

Stefano Ruis is someone I would recommend as he is very good.

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Ellie Cornish
Ellie Cornish
Star Associates
Ellie Cornish is an associate at Hickman & Rose who focuses her practice on advising clients in civil actions arising from contact with the criminal justice system.

Ellie is just incredible. She is passionate with brilliant expertise.

Ellie provided outstanding client service and was always responsive and attentive to my needs. She demonstrated strong commercial awareness by considering both legal and business implications.

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Toby Wilton
Toby Wilton
Star Associates

Toby Wilton is an associate in Hickman & Rose's civil liberties and human rights team. He has particular expertise assisting those who have been failed by the justice system and other public and state entities.

He works really hard and provides a good level of support.

Toby is a caring lawyer.

Toby is phenomenal across the detail. It is just unbelievable.

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Civil Liberties & Human Rights
Daniel Machover
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Daniel Machover
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Band 1
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Kate Maynard
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Kate Maynard
3
Band 3
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Helen Stone
4
Helen Stone
4
Band 4
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Stefano Ruis
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Stefano Ruis
4
Band 4
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Ellie Cornish
Ellie Cornish
Star Associates
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Toby Wilton
Toby Wilton
Star Associates
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Civil Liberties & Human Rights: Prison Law
Daniel Machover
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Daniel Machover
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Kate Maynard
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Kate Maynard
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Band 2
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