Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant
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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.
Work Highlights
- Hodge Jones & Allen acted for Neville Lawrence, father of Stephen Lawrence, in the Undercover Police Inquiry.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers provide an extremely high level of knowledge and expertise. They clearly communicate and are able to answer all questions efficiently and to a high degree."
"The Hodge Jones & Allen team is very efficient and organised."
"I am kept up to date at every step of the process with regular updates."
"The lawyers provide an extremely high level of knowledge and expertise. They clearly communicate and are able to answer all questions efficiently and to a high degree."
"The Hodge Jones & Allen team is very efficient and organised."
"I am kept up to date at every step of the process with regular updates."
Notable Practitioners
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.
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 is immensely experienced, pragmatic and sensible."
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