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Provided by Irwin Mitchell
The national team undertakes a significant number of complex Human Rights cases and claims against public authorities.
As a national firm we are able to provide specialist advice to clients from all over the country at their local Irwin Mitchell office, thus being particularly attractive for vulnerable or disabled clients who want to access justice on their doorstep.
We work collaboratively with our colleagues providing a seamless service across Irwin Mitchell in the fields of personal injury, medical negligence and services for your business.
Chambers Review
Irwin Mitchell has a nationwide practice with offices and resources located throughout the UK. The team's particular areas of strength within the field of civil liberties and human rights include access to medical treatment, actions against the police and challenges to policy. It is committed to enabling access to justice for vulnerable individuals and disabled clients through local offices. The firm also provides extensive expertise in human rights work arising from the social care and education sectors.
Work Highlights
- Irwin Mitchell represented the father of Natasha Abrahart in a civil action against the University of Bristol after she committed suicide having been asked to give an oral presentation despite her chronic social anxiety. The claim focused on a novel use of the Equality Act 2010 to argue her death was caused by a failure to make reasonable adjustments.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Irwin Mitchell are an amazing firm who constantly punch above their weight and produce a high standard of civil liberties work."
"They are an extremely efficient and excellent team."
"Irwin Mitchell are an amazing firm who constantly punch above their weight and produce a high standard of civil liberties work."
"They are an extremely efficient and excellent team."
Notable Practitioners
Juliet Spender frequently represents clients in HRA claims and has additional expertise in cases involving detention under the Mental Health Act.
"She is extremely knowledgeable on the law with very sound judgement."
"Juliet is very committed, passionate and tenacious when it comes to representing her clients."
"She is a very bright and thoughtful solicitor."
Oliver Studdert is particularly skilled in handling cases involving children's rights, with experience in a wide range of Court of Protection and community care work. He also handles cases on behalf of vulnerable adults.
"Oliver is a superb lawyer who shows a great deal of skill in cases."
Angela Jackman is a highly respected practitioner. She is experienced across a range of human rights matters, particularly in Court of Protection cases involving the deprivation of liberty and mental capacity disputes.
"She is really good at bringing creative arguments, particularly when it comes to education and community care."
"Angela is really impressive; she is able to run the most complex of cases."
Andrew Arthur focuses his practice on representing clients in actions against the police, including cases concerning allegations of false imprisonment and discrimination.
"Andrew has a strong reputation, having being dedicated to this area for a long time."
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