LAWYER PROFILE

John Riddell

UK 2026

Weightmans

Ranked in 1 practice area

Police Law: Mainly Defendant

UK-wide

21 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

John specialises in police and public work. John and his team cover all areas of police law ranging from litigation to operational advice and police discipline. They act for forces in all parts of England and Wales. The team also do all types of public work ranging from litigation to core work.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Police Law: Mainly Defendant - UK-wide

Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

John Riddell has considerable expertise in complex police law litigation, involving claims of malicious prosecution, negligent police investigation and breaches of the Human Rights Act.

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Strengths

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John Riddell is one of the most experienced lawyers in the country. He knows what he is doing and is outstanding.
Police Law: Mainly DefendantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
John is extremely experienced, very calm and always engenders trust from the client.
Police Law: Mainly DefendantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession