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What the Team is Known For

Hickman & Rose has a strong inquest practice that sees members of the firm representing bereaved families in sensitive and high-profile inquests. It has substantial experience handling inquests that arise in the context of contact with the police and the criminal justice system.

Work Highlights

  • Hickman & Rose continues to act for Liam Fitzgerald, brother of Sean Fitzgerald, who was shot dead by a police firearms officer in January 2019, in preparing for the inquest into Sean’s death, in which Liam is an Interested Person.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Daniel Machover
Daniel Machover
Star Individuals
Daniel Machover heads the civil litigation practice at Hickman & Rose. He is a specialist in inquests and has acted on some of the most high-profile cases, including acting for the family of footballer Emiliano Sala at inquest. In addition, Machover acted as the chair of INQUEST for over a decade until February 2022.

Daniel has done the biggest cases especially in police inquests.

I have recommended Daniel for friends for traumatic matters. He has got an unrivalled reputation for inquests.

Daniel Machover is one of the most highly regarded and well respected practitioners in this area.

Daniel is an exceptional solicitor, who manages his team with charm and care. He has an enormous, high profile case load, but is both a skilled lawyer, and team worker, able to delegate effectively.

Daniel is a fearless lawyer with forensic attention to detail. Daniel's client care is exceptional and he has represented some of the most highest profile cases.

Helen Stone
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Helen Stone
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Helen Stone is an experienced partner in the civil litigation team. She is an expert in inquest law with deep expertise in acting for bereaved families following deaths in contact with the police or while in custody.

Helen handled my family's situation with sympathy and a focus on the facts within it. Helen kept us up to date with each step of the way during the whole affair and after.

Helen works harder than anyone I know. Her cases are meticulously prepared. She has huge knowledge of inquests and tactics.

Helen is a standout professional in her fields. I have been working a lot with her on restraint-related deaths in police custody. She is very strong in that area.

Helen is exceptional and one of the brightest lawyers around. She digests complex law with speed, has forensic attention to detail and never misses a thing. She is fearless in challenging opponents.

Kate Maynard
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Kate Maynard
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Kate Maynard has substantial expertise acting in connection with inquests arising out of the police, immigration and prison contexts. Her cases include acting for bereaved families of individuals who died following mental health crises.
Ellie Cornish
Ellie Cornish
Associates to watch

Ellie Cornish is a senior associate who has experience representing people who have been failed by state bodies. She regularly acts in inquests that involve deaths occurring under state detention.

Ellie has extensive experience of handling complex inquests and police complaints. She is detailed, diligent and bright. She builds a trusting relationship with her clients.

Ellie provided outstanding client service, always responsive and attentive to my needs. Ellis’s level of sophistication in handling complex matters was impressive.

Toby Wilton
Toby Wilton
Associates to watch

Toby Wilton is recommended for his representation of bereaved families in inquest proceedings. He often handles inquests arising out of police and prison contexts.

Toby keeps me informed and up to date with the case at hand. He is an excellent solicitor.

Toby is a relatively new practitioner, but he hit the ground running. He works really hard and has a good level of support.

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Daniel Machover
Daniel Machover
Star Individuals
Helen Stone
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Helen Stone
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Kate Maynard
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Kate Maynard
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Ellie Cornish
Ellie Cornish
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Toby Wilton
Toby Wilton
Associates to watch