LAWYER PROFILE
Neil Hudgell

Neil Hudgell

UK 2026

Chambers ranking badge
Share profile
Chambers ranking badge
Hudgell Solicitors
 Hudgell Solicitors

Ranked in 1 practice area

Inquests

UK-wide

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Hudgell Solicitors

Practice Areas

Public Inquiries, Inquests, Civil Liberties

Career

Neil established Hudgell Solicitors in 1997 and has led its growth and expansion, establishing it as a renowned national brand that is one of the 200 Best Law Firms recognised by The Times.

Described as an ‘outstanding lawyer’ who is ‘in every respect, a staunch defender of human rights’, Neil leads by example by overseeing the work of the firm’s Civil Liberties and Human Rights team, representing in cases of major national significance.

He was named Legal Personality of the Year by the Law Society Gazette in 2021 and also Yorkshire Lawyer of the Year at the 2021 Yorkshire Legal Awards.

Professional Memberships

* Solicitor LLB.

* MA Criminology

* LLM Law

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Inquests - UK-wide

Band 2
Individual Editorial
Neil Hudgell is the executive chair of Hudgell Solicitors. He specialises in representing bereaved families at inquests spanning a range of areas, including acting at inquests for the bereaved families of the victims of Stephen Port.
Learn more about this teamView ranking table

Ranked Individuals at Hudgell Solicitors (12)

North West

UK-wide

Yorkshire

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership