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Police Law: Mainly Defendant - UK-wide

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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.

Work Highlights

  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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Ian Lewis
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Ian Lewis
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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.

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

Catherine is excellent.

Andrew Gilligan
Associates to watch

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.

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.

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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Police Law: Mainly Defendant

Ian Lewis
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Ian Lewis
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Band 2
Catherine Gaynor
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Catherine Gaynor
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Up and Coming
Andrew Gilligan
Associates to watch