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Police Law: Mainly Claimant - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Alison Gerry is a skilled barrister who is highly reputed for her work in failure to protect, assault and false imprisonment claims, in addition to police-focused inquests. She attracts acclaim for her work in the long-running legal fallout of the Hillsborough disaster.
Strengths
Alison Gerry is very calm, clever and responsive. She is pretty unflappable, she knows what she's doing. She is good on the law and the evidence.
I am really impressed by Alison Gerry. She is good with clients; I've recommended her.
Alison is knowledgeable, down to earth and excellent with clients.
Alison is an exceptional advocate, deeply committed to her clients, adept at strategy and has first-class knowledge of the law in this area.
Alison Gerry is incredibly good; she is passionate and very good with clients. She never takes a step back in her advocacy, you want her in your corner.
Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Alison Seaman brings her deep expertise in human rights law to bear on her inquests practice. She typically acts in Article 2 proceedings that involve deaths in prison, police custody and mental health institutions.
Strengths
Alison is simply superb. She is a wonderful advocate, on top of the law, fantastic with clients and a collaborative, supportive person to work with.
Alison is great with clients. She displays a highly creative and effective approach.
She is a brilliant barrister who keeps a client's objectives at the forefront and is adept at explaining difficult points. She has good judgement and very strong advocacy.
Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Alison Seamen is a respected human rights barrister who routinely provides expert advice on complex mental health-related matters. She is also recognised for her aptitude in the areas of police and prison law, particularly in judicial reviews and inquests.
Strengths
Alison is great with clients.
Alison is very good with judges and intellectual in her approach.
Alison is methodical and thorough.
Alison displays a highly creative and effective approach to litigation.
Alison is a pleasure to work work.