LAWYER PROFILE

Daniel Machover

UK 2026

Hickman & Rose

Ranked in 5 practice areas

Inquests

UK-wide

4 years ranked

Civil Liberties & Human Rights

UK-wide

17 years ranked

Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant

UK-wide

17 years ranked

Police Law: Mainly Claimant

UK-wide

20 years ranked

Civil Liberties & Human Rights: Prison Law

UK-wide

16 years ranked

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Inquests - UK-wide

Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

Daniel Machover heads the civil litigation practice at Hickman & Rose. He is a specialist in inquests and has acted on some of the most high-profile cases, including acting for the family of footballer Emiliano Sala at inquest. In addition, Machover acted as the chair of INQUEST for over a decade until February 2022.

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Civil Liberties & Human Rights - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Daniel Machover is a renowned human rights practitioner. He regularly represents claimants bringing claims against the police and accusations of miscarriages of justice, and has handled international matters involving claims of war crimes and torture.

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Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Daniel Machover leads the administrative and public law practice at Hickman & Rose. He is acclaimed for his expertise in bringing public law challenges to state bodies and has considerable strengths representing clients at inquests.

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Police Law: Mainly Claimant - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Leading practitioner Daniel Machover is highly regarded for his wealth of experience representing bereaved families in high-profile inquests, particularly following deaths in custody or deaths following police contact. He also works with clients on high-profile cases involving miscarriages of justice.

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Civil Liberties & Human Rights: Prison Law - UK-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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Strengths

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Daniel has done the biggest cases especially in police inquests.
InquestsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
I have recommended Daniel for friends for traumatic matters. He has got an unrivalled reputation for inquests.
InquestsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Daniel Machover is one of the most highly regarded and well respected practitioners in this area.
InquestsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Daniel is an exceptional solicitor, who manages his team with charm and care. He has an enormous, high profile case load, but is both a skilled lawyer, and team worker, able to delegate effectively.
InquestsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Daniel is a fearless lawyer with forensic attention to detail. Daniel's client care is exceptional and he has represented some of the most highest profile cases.
InquestsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Daniel is the Godfather of this area of law.
Civil Liberties & Human RightsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession