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UK Guide 2023
UK-wide Civil Liberties & Human Rights
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Band 2

5 Ranked Lawyers

About

Provided by Hodge Jones & Allen

Who we are:

Our leading and well known team is dedicated to fighting on behalf of individuals to protect their fundamental rights. We work closely with non-profit organizations, charities and campaigning groups in cases seeking to protect rights. We have a proven track record in holding the state to account for human rights breaches and have a history of bringing innovative and creative challenges.



Our team has built up niche expertise in areas such as deaths and mistreatment in state detention including in police custody, prison and immigration detention. We bring cases to protect the interests of vulnerable groups from abuse and neglect such as those in psychiatric detention and care homes, and are currently challenging state agencies on failing to bring air pollution levels within lawful limits.

We have a breadth of expertise across our highly regarded civil liberties team and are fearless in pursuing justice on behalf of our clients.

Our areas of expertise:

  • Actions against the police

  • Death in custody inquests and claims against detaining authorities

  • Challenges under the Human Rights Act

  • Judicial Reviews

  • Claims for miscarriages of justice

  • Equality and discrimination claims

Our solicitors have an outstanding track record for bringing ground breaking legal challenges as well as gaining compensation, apologies and admissions of wrongdoings for our clients.

Chambers Review

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Civil Liberties & Human Rights - UK-wide
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Band 2
What the team is known for

Hodge Jones & Allen has a strong practice in actions against authorities with several key areas of focus including the representation of political protesters, the victims of miscarriages of justice and individuals involved in military or death in custody inquests. The firm is able to draw upon its resources in criminal, public and police law. It acts in failure to investigate claims on behalf of victims of rape and sexual assault. In addition, the team is highly experienced in judicial review claims and other complaint procedures.

Work Highlights

Provided by Hodge Jones & Allen
  • Hodge Jones & Allen acted for SD, a Latvian national, who was unlawfully detained in immigration detention for six weeks by the Home Office while it decided whether to deport him. SD suffered PTSD from his ordeal and claimed for false imprisonment.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jocelyn Cockburn
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Jocelyn Cockburn
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Band 1

Jocelyn Cockburn is renowned for her expertise in bringing claims against the police and military. She is also highly adept at representing bereaved families at inquest.

"She is a leading solicitor with meticulous preparation and a brilliant track record for bringing important public interest cases to the fore."

Susie Labinjoh
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Susie Labinjoh
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Band 1

Department head Susie Labinjoh is a highly respected civil practitioner. She is often sought out by those challenging actions of the state and the police, including claims of data-related breaches of human rights and misfeasance.

"Susie is a fantastic lawyer who is particularly strong when it comes to protest, miscarriages of justice and more."

"She is a strong, collaborative solicitor."

Nancy Collins
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Nancy Collins
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Band 2

Nancy Collins is highly thought of for her representation of individuals in civil actions and public law challenges against the police and the state. She also has expertise in inquests and public inquiries.

"She is totally brilliant; Nancy is thoughtful, incisive, collegiate and a very good lawyer."

"It is a privilege to work closely with Nancy."

"She is someone who I'd really recommend because she is engaging and hard-working."

"Nancy is really talented and able - she is a dedicated, focused and solid solicitor who has a wide-ranging caseload."

"She is excellent - thoughtful, thoroughly prepared and creative in her approach."

Sasha Barton
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Sasha Barton
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Band 3

Sasha Barton is adept across a broad range of civil liberties cases, particularly when bringing claims against the police, local authorities and government departments. She is also experienced in handling sexual assault cases alleging police failure to protect victims.

"Sasha is an excellent lawyer who focuses on very difficult cases."

"She is extremely well thought of when it comes to civil liberties."

Cormac McDonough
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Cormac McDonough
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Up and Coming

Cormac McDonough acts for clients in a range of claims. These include representing bereaved families in inquest proceedings and associated civil claims, as well as recovering damages for those who have had personal information misused by police and other state bodies.

"He has proven himself to be a strong practitioner in the field."

"Cormac is an excellent solicitor who is really bright and dedicated."

Ranked Lawyers at
Hodge Jones & Allen

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Civil Liberties & Human Rights

Jocelyn Cockburn
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Jocelyn Cockburn
1
Band 1
Susie Labinjoh
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Susie Labinjoh
1
Band 1
Nancy Collins
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Nancy Collins
2
Band 2
Sasha Barton
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Sasha Barton
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Band 3
Cormac McDonough
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Cormac McDonough
U
Up and Coming
Civil Liberties & Human Rights: Prison Law

Nancy Collins
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Nancy Collins
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Band 3