Civil Liberties & Human Rights

Martyn Day is a renowned claimant lawyer, who brings an unmatched level of expertise to his broad domestic and international practice. He frequently represents marginalised workers who have suffered human rights abuses abroad.

Jamie Beagent is highly experienced across a range of human rights and public law challenges. He is notably skilled in handling immigration and environmental cases.

Benjamin Burrows is the head of the prison law team at Leigh Day and enjoys a strong reputation in the space. He acts across a broad range of claims, including accusations of discrimination, assault and wrongful imprisonment.

Daniel Leader has a well-regarded international practice, particularly for his work in African jurisdictions. He frequently represents groups in actions, such as mass torts, and is knowledgeable in cases where there is a crossover of human rights and environmental law.

Tessa Gregory is a partner in Leigh Day's litigation team. She specialises in human rights cases both domestically and internationally and has significant experience in challenging the UK Government's welfare system.

Waleed Sheikh is a partner in the human rights department at Leigh Day. He has particular expertise in matters relating to immigration detention, deportation and nationality and acts for both individuals and charities.

Maya Grantham is an associate in the prison team at Leigh Day. She focuses her practice on representing clients in connection with clinical negligence and healthcare-related claims.

Ellie Sutherland is an associate solicitor, based in Leigh Day's London office. She focuses her practice on assisting individuals in human rights and prison law matters and has particular expertise focusing on prisoner security.

Tom Short is a senior associate who focuses his practice on human rights cases. He also has expertise in environmental and climate change matters, and particular specialism in the crossover between those practices. He is based in Leigh Day's London office.