LAWYER PROFILE

Kate Maynard

UK 2026

Hickman & Rose

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Police Law: Mainly Claimant

UK-wide

15 years ranked

Inquests

UK-wide

4 years ranked

Civil Liberties & Human Rights: Prison Law

UK-wide

11 years ranked

Civil Liberties & Human Rights

UK-wide

14 years ranked

About

Provided by Hickman & Rose

Practice Areas

Kate specialises in private and public law claims arising from the criminal justice system. Her clients include bereaved families at inquests into deaths in custody, and individuals who have been failed by the police and criminal justice system.

She acts for professionals, protesters, businesses and other individuals caught up in incidents involving the police, seeking redress, and for prisoners in complex and serious injury claims against the Ministry of Justice.

Her international work includes assisting victims of torture and war crimes to pursue the arrest and prosecution of perpetrators both in the UK and elsewhere. She is experienced in claims involving multi-party litigation.

Career

Joined Hickman and Rose in September 2001, qualified in July 2004, partner in 2009.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Police Actions Lawyers Group, Inquest Lawyers Group, Lawyers for Palestinian Human Rights, UK Universal Jurisdiction.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Police Law: Mainly Claimant - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Kate Maynard enjoys a strong reputation for her expertise in handling matters relating to deaths following police contact, as well as claims arising from false imprisonment and miscarriages of justice.

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Inquests - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Kate Maynard has substantial expertise acting in connection with inquests arising out of the police, immigration and prison contexts. Her cases include acting for bereaved families of individuals who died following mental health crises.

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

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Kate Maynard is well regarded for her representation of vulnerable individuals and the families of those who have died or experienced alleged neglect while held in prison or immigration detention.

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Civil Liberties & Human Rights - UK-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Kate Maynard is well regarded for her representation of vulnerable individuals and the families of those who have died or experienced alleged neglect while held in prison or immigration detention.

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