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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.
Chambers Review
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.
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 provides really holistic advice and support for its clients across human rights, immigration and public law issues. The departments offer services across the firm in a collegial way."
"Wilson Solicitors is extremely well regarded in the immigration field. The lawyers have great in-depth knowledge in this field."
"They are able to offer a holistic approach and great support. Their care and attention to detail are the most striking aspects of their work."
"Wilson Solicitors provides really holistic advice and support for its clients across human rights, immigration and public law issues. The departments offer services across the firm in a collegial way."
"Wilson Solicitors is extremely well regarded in the immigration field. The lawyers have great in-depth knowledge in this field."
"They are able to offer a holistic approach and great support. Their care and attention to detail are the most striking aspects of their work."
Notable Practitioners
Jed Pennington is adept at handling civil actions that challenge immigration detention.
"Jed is the go-to person for policy challenges and detention."
"Jed is strategic."
"He is very thorough."
James Elliott is managing partner at Wilson Solicitors and a partner in the public law and human rights team.
"James is an outstanding lawyer."
"He is very knowledgeable and immensely experienced."
Katy Robinson has wide-ranging expertise and is frequently instructed in judicial reviews and damages claims arising from immigration detention. She has particular strength in representing those without recourse to public funds.
"Katy is good at looking after vulnerable clients, showcasing absolute commitment."
"Katy is a very dedicated and highly capable solicitor."
Nina Rathbone Pullen is co-head of the human rights department at Wilson Solicitors. She is adept at handling detainment and immigration matters, especially involving vulnerable individuals.
"Nina has a detailed understanding of the relevant areas of immigration law. She is always ahead of what's happening in immigration law."
"Nina can communicate cases so easily to the clients. She has a good understanding of a case, from minor details to bigger points."
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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