Wilson Solicitors LLP, Civil Liberties & Human Rights

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

Band 3

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 firm offers experience advising on migrants' rights, trafficking and unlawful detention. In addition, the team works closely with the immigration and family departments at the firm to provide a holistic service to its clients.

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Work Highlights

Wilson Solicitors brought the first test case to the Home Office’s policy to electronically monitor migrants 24/7 via ankle tags. The firm argued that this is an unlawful intrusion of individuals’ rights to private and family life under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Wilson Solicitors is extremely well regarded in the immigration field. The lawyers have great in-depth knowledge in this field.