About

Provided by Wilson Solicitors LLP



They are judicial review and human rights specialists. They hold the state to account. They act in all areas of public law and specialise in challenging unlawful detention, abuse of state power and securing financial compensation. They also specialise in judicial review remedies in community care law. They bring compensation claims on behalf of victims of trafficking and human exploitation. They represent at inquests. They work closely with their immigration department and many of their successful compensation claims have been for those detained unlawfully by the Home Office. They have secured significant compensation for clients under the Windrush scheme. They are bringing challenges against multi-nationals for failing to take the necessary steps to prevent modern slavery in their supply chains.


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Civil Liberties & Human Rights - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Wilson Solicitors is a well-known firm recognised for having a strong public law and civil liberties department. The team offers experience advising on migrants' rights, trafficking and unlawful detention and works closely with the immigration and family departments at the firm to provide a holistic service to its clients.

Work Highlights

  • Wilson Solicitors acted for 35 individuals who were detained in very poor conditions at the Manston short-term holding facility in 2022 in claims for damages.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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James Elliott
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James Elliott is the managing partner at Wilson Solicitors and a partner in the public law and human rights team.

He is always on top of developments in the law.

James has got great experience and is a pleasure to work with.

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Jed Pennington
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Jed Pennington is adept at handling civil actions that challenge immigration detention.

Jed is a phenomenal strategic litigator who is persuasive, bold and understands how to present a case.

The quality of Jed's work is always brilliant. He is very level-headed and has sound judgement.

Jed is highly experienced, calm and focused, with a great legal mind.

Ranked Lawyers at
Wilson Solicitors LLP

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James Elliott
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Jed Pennington
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Members

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Danny Bayratarova

JAMES ELLIOTT

Head of Department

Katie Schwarzmann

Nina Rathbone-Pullen

Nkiru Okafor

Rebecca Ives

Watkins Hannah

Clients

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Individuals and Organisations

Industries

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Charities

Civil Liberties

Human Rights

Local Authorities

Migrant organisations

NGO's

Refugee organisations