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JMW Solicitors LLP

Police Law: Mainly Defendant

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JMW Solicitors LLP

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Police Law: Mainly Defendant - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
JMW Solicitors has an expert Manchester-based team that represents both serving and retired individual officers in a variety of police law matters. It regularly advises on inquests and misconduct proceedings, as well as allegations of sexual assault and perverting the course of justice.
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Work Highlights

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  • JMW Solicitors continues to advise two individual police officers regarding their response to the Manchester Arena terrorist attack as part of the wider inquiry.

Strengths

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  • JMW Solicitors provided excellent service over all aspects of police misconduct matters.

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  • JMW Solicitors has excellence from partners to trainees.

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  • JMW Solicitors is a terrific firm that has a great amount of expertise.

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  • One of the key strengths that distinguishes this department is their clear expertise in handling police misconduct and criminal cases.

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  • They are experts in their field.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ian Lewis
    Ian Lewis

    Ian Lewis

    Ian Lewis advises police officers on a variety of matters, including misconduct proceedings and inquests, as well as allegations of sexual assault.

    • Ian Lewis is a terrific lawyer to have on your side. He combines passion for his cases and clients with good judgement. He has a lot of experience.

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  • Catherine Gaynor
    Catherine Gaynor

    Catherine Gaynor

    Catherine Gaynor represents officers in misconduct matters, as well as cases involving allegations of assault.

    • Catherine is excellent.

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  • Andrew Gilligan
    Andrew Gilligan

    Andrew Gilligan

    Andrew Gilligan advises police officers on a range of matters. He is routinely instructed in IOPC and misconduct investigations arising from sexual assault allegations.

    • Andrew has good judgement and is very assured and calm in the approach to his work.

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    • I can't fault Andrew. He is calm and measured, and always explains in detail what he thinks and backs it up. He is a brilliant lawyer.

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    • Andrew is a superb junior lawyer. He offers very sensible analysis of the facts and law, and clear, thoughtful instructions to counsel.

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