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Howard Kennedy LLP
Civil Liberties & Human Rights
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What the team is known for
Dedicated team focused on advising clients, such as businesses, journalists, charities and NGOs as well as other global bodies, on human rights. Frequently appear in cases that engage international human rights mechanisms.
Strengths
One source notes: "They often act for bereaved families and NGOs, and they are really good on the information law side of things."
Another says: "Howard Kennedy are outstanding. They provide the right mix of giving me the feeling that I am heard and my issues are understood and subsequently being adequately supported in helping a sustainable solution."
Work highlights
Acted for the family of Christopher Allen, a journalist who was killed while reporting on the civil war in South Sudan in 2017, in seeking an investigation into his death.
Notable practitioners
Mark Stephens represents individuals, NGOs and private companies across a variety of human rights matters. He is particularly experienced in corporate compliance with human rights legislation and freedom of expression cases.
"Mark Stephens is a first-rate legal mind and he gets to the heart of things." "He is knowledgeable, efficient and well connected."
"Mark Stephens is a first-rate legal mind and he gets to the heart of things." "He is knowledgeable, efficient and well connected."
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Howard Kennedy LLP
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No. 1 London Bridge
London
Greater London
UK
SE1 9BG
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