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Hodge Jones & Allen

Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant

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Hodge Jones & Allen

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Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Hodge Jones & Allen has a notable emphasis on claims involving miscarriages of justice and the rights of protesters. The firm typically acts for individuals adversely affected by decisions of the police, the CPS, central government departments, coroners and other public bodies. The team also has extensive experience representing bereaved families in inquests concerning deaths in police custody, prison and psychiatric hospitals. Additional capabilities of the firm include public law challenges relating to social housing, as well as representation of core participants in major public inquiries.
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Work Highlights

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  • Hodge Jones & Allen acted for the family of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah who is the first person whose cause of death was cited as air pollution in the UK. The firm acted for the family during the inquest and subsequent civil claims against the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Department of Transport and the Department for Health and Social Care.

Strengths

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  • The team excels in miscarriages of justice, protester rights and inquests for bereaved families. They are known for expertise, efficiency and strong client communication.

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  • Hodge Jones & Allen's team has breadth and depth and their briefs are always well thought-through.

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  • I have no hesitation to instruct anyone from Hodge Jones & Allen.

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  • What distinguishes them is their client commitment and focus on guiding vulnerable clients through stressful and unfamiliar litigation. They communicate expertly on ongoing matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jocelyn Cockburn
    Jocelyn Cockburn

    Jocelyn Cockburn

    Jocelyn Cockburn is a partner in the civil liberties and human rights team at Hodge Jones & Allen. She has a leading public law practice and is recognised for her high-profile work on inquests and public inquiries for bereaved families, including right to life matters.

    • Jocelyn is an excellent public lawyer.

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  • Susie Labinjoh
    Susie Labinjoh

    Susie Labinjoh

    Head of the civil liberties and human rights team at Hodge Jones & Allen, Susie Labinjoh focuses her practice on civil actions against the police and compensation claims for miscarriage of justice victims.

    • Susie works really hard and is great with clients.

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    • Susie has a sharp mind that can cut through to the core issues and she helps gets results.

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    • Susie does a breadth of work. She is very pragmatic, experienced and you can trust her judgement. She is unflappable and unfazed and she sees things strategically.

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