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What the Team is Known For

Hickman & Rose has an impressive police actions department with a strong reputation in matters relating to controversial deaths in police custody. It regularly represents bereaved families in inquests, investigations and civil claims arising from deaths following police contact. The team is well versed in cases concerning the lethal use of Tasers and representing claimants affected by undercover policing. In addition, it offers expertise in gross misconduct proceedings.

Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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The whole Hickman & Rose team have vast knowledge and experience in police-related matters, including a wide range of circumstances.

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All the lawyers I have worked with have shown a great level of expertise that really helps puts your mind at ease and helps make decisions better.

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Hickman & Rose has a brilliant team with no weak links. They are all incredibly committed and knowledgeable, and prepared to turn every stone.

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Hickman & Rose are extremely good.

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Notable Practitioners

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Stefano Ruis
Stefano Ruis
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Stefano Ruis has an impressive practice acting for claimants in a range of matters, including challenging arrests, cautions and inappropriate disclosure of information by the police.

Stefano Ruis is in a league of his own and the best lawyer I work with in this field. He is tactically brilliant, meticulous and quietly formidable.

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Daniel Machover
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Daniel Machover
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Leading practitioner Daniel Machover is highly regarded for his wealth of experience representing bereaved families in high-profile inquests, particularly following deaths in custody or deaths following police contact. He also works with clients on high-profile cases involving miscarriages of justice.
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Kate Maynard
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Kate Maynard
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Kate Maynard enjoys a strong reputation for her expertise in handling matters relating to deaths following police contact, as well as claims arising from false imprisonment and miscarriages of justice.
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Helen Stone
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Helen Stone
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Helen Stone is well versed in a broad range of police law matters. She has notable expertise acting on behalf of bereaved families following deaths in police custody.

Helen's attention to detail is great.

Helen is excellent.

She is a standout professional in her fields.

Helen was extremely understanding and helpful.

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Ellie Cornish
Ellie Cornish
Associates to watch

Ellie Cornish is a senior associate at Hickman & Rose. She represents individuals who have had their human rights breached by the state and police, and is particularly adept at assisting the families of those who have died following police contact.

Ellie is very bright, personable and extremely adept and dedicated to her clients.

Ellie is very personable, polite and sensible.

Ellie is a fierce advocate and is impressive.

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Stefano Ruis
Stefano Ruis
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Daniel Machover
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Daniel Machover
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Kate Maynard
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Kate Maynard
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Helen Stone
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Helen Stone
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Ellie Cornish
Ellie Cornish
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