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What the Team is Known For

Hodge Jones & Allen has a well-respected criminal defence practice that is noted for its specialist handling of cases involving high-profile political protests and public order offences. The firm's expertise covers all areas of serious crime, including child sexual offences, drugs conspiracy and murder charges. The firm has a general legal aid practice and regularly acts for vulnerable defendants, including those with mental health issues and neurodivergence. The team also benefits from the firm's complementary strengths in extradition law and human rights matters.

Strengths

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Hodge Jones & Allen is a big name in the London crime market. They train people very well and have a great culture. The strength runs throughout the firm.

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In every case they had the competence, experience and ability to shine in all aspects of case preparation, management, client care and dealings with the Court.

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The lawyers I have dealt with have shown an ability to manage a heavy caseload without compromising quality. The wider team is unparalleled. They assist at every stage of the litigation process.

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Notable Practitioners

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Steven Bird
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Steven Bird
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Senior Statespeople

Steven Bird is highly esteemed for the strength and breadth of his extensive criminal law practice, and is also particularly well-known for his excellence in appeals work.

Steven is super experienced and very reliable.

An excellent criminal solicitor.

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Raj Chada
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Raj Chada
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Band 2

Raj Chada is a criminal defence lawyer who specialises in the representation of individuals arrested in the course of political protest.

A brilliant advocate - bright with an encyclopedic knowledge of the law in crime and human rights.

His interaction with the client is exemplary. His strengths lie in his critical thinking, dedication, intellectual ability and continuous research of the subject.

He is absolutely brilliant and is the expert in protest law and how it crosses over with crime. Deeply intelligent and committed.

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Caroline Liggins
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Caroline Liggins
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Band 4

Caroline Liggins is an experienced trial advocate in the Youth Court and regularly defends young clients charged with crimes including sexual offences, murder and drugs and firearm possession.

Caroline is exceptionally busy, and yet keeps abreast of all her cases very well. She knows them in detail.

Caroline is an excellent lawyer.

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Mike Schwarz
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Mike Schwarz
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Band 4
Mike Schwarz focuses his practice on cases relating to undercover policing and political protest, bringing to bear his additional expertise in civil liberties and human rights.

I am impressed by his dedicated approach to client care.

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Steven Bird
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Steven Bird
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Raj Chada
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Raj Chada
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Caroline Liggins
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Caroline Liggins
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Band 4
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Mike Schwarz
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Mike Schwarz
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