About
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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 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
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
- 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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"The quality of their lawyers, the work they generate and the way they handle cases are excellent."
"Hodge Jones & Allen has a team with excellent expertise."
"The quality of their lawyers, the work they generate and the way they handle cases are excellent."
"Hodge Jones & Allen has a team with excellent expertise."
Notable Practitioners
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."
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 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 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 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."
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