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Hodge Jones & Allen

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Hodge Jones & Allen

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Public Inquiries - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Hodge Jones & Allen is heavily experienced in representing core participants in a wide variety of high-profile public inquiries. The firm also has deep expertise handling inquests on behalf of bereaved families following deaths in contexts such as immigration detention, military deaths or police custody, among others. It has recently acted on matters including the Post Office Horizon IT and Grenfell Tower inquiries, as well as the inquest into the death of Wayne Hurren who died whilst imprisoned at HMP Wormwood Scrubs.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hodge Jones & Allen advised 17 former sub - postmasters in the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry.

Strengths

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  • The team all work exceedingly well together.

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  • Hodge Jones & Allen's team is broadened and deepened with a powerful base of immensely capable juniors, strong mid-level seniors, and excellent partners overseeing matters.

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  • The team has given us exhaustive coverage of the issues involved, keeping me informed and abreast of a long and arduous process, whilst providing diligent representation.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Mike Schwarz
    Mike Schwarz

    Mike Schwarz

    Mike Schwarz is an experienced lawyer who often acts on behalf of core participants in public inquiries. His recent instructions include representing clients in the Post Office Horizon IT and Undercover Policing inquiries.

    • Mike has looked after me in a variety of circumstances and has always combined kindness and professionalism to an exceptional degree.

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    • Mike brings all his expertise and is trusted by clients.

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