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Police Law: Mainly Claimant - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Ifeanyi Odogwu is lauded for his expertise in claimant representation, covering a range of actions against the police concerning restraint, death in custody and retention of data. He is noted for his specialism in discrimination and the representation of bereaved families.
Strengths
Ifeanyi Odogwu is a sheer pleasure to work with. He is great with clients and really great on his feet. He is also a ferocious cross-examiner. He's fantastic, I really rate him.
Ifeanyi Odogwu's practice is very, very impressive. He stands out.
Ifeanyi Odogwu is a brilliant lawyer. He's a very experienced and persuasive advocate. He can give very clear and detailed written advice on very complex issues. He's also brilliant with clients.
Sport - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Ifeanyi Odogwu of Matrix Chambers is particularly notable for his frequent appointments as chair of the FA's Regulatory Commission in widely reported disciplinary proceedings. He also represents litigants in matters relating to other sports.
Strengths
I think he is a very smooth operator and an extremely charming, strong advocate.
Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Ifeanyi Odogwu specialises in representing family members at inquests into deaths following police custody and restraint, or police shootings. He has an impressive track record of appearances in Article 2 jury inquests and has also brought several judicial review challenges to coroners' decisions. Recently, he has been instructed to appear in the Grenfell Tower and UK COVID-19 Inquiries.
Strengths
Ifeanyi was very professional, rigorous, smooth with the questioning and thorough. I could see he had given the case his all.
Ifeanyi Odogwu is reflective, calm and tactical. With his clients he is kind and clear, ensuring they feel they are in safe hands and able to engage.