Stefano Ruis

Stefano Ruis is a partner in the civil department. He is an acknowledged expert in police law who conducts actions against the police, including public law challenges as well as related human rights and data retention issues.

Stefano has a strong track record of successful challenges to warrants, arrests, police cautions and decisions to disclose non-conviction information on DBS certificates. He also advises clients on the deletion of data retained by the police following a criminal investigation and currently acts for category M core participants in the Undercover Policing Inquiry.

His caseload also includes matters involving witness protection and related civil claims. He has acted in a number of cases where arrests/prosecutions have arisen from protests/demonstrations.

Stefano’s expertise includes a broad dispute resolution practice, where he acts for both individuals and businesses involved in commercial litigation. This work includes civil fraud, civil liability arising from criminal investigations and maters involving contempt of court.

BA University of Manchester. Qualified 1997 at Fisher Meredith. Partner and head of Fisher Meredith's police and prison law department until 2012 when he joined Hickman & Rose.

Law Society; Police Action Lawyers Group.