LAWYER PROFILE

Susie Labinjoh

UK 2026

Hodge Jones & Allen

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Civil Liberties & Human Rights

UK-wide

14 years ranked

Police Law: Mainly Claimant

UK-wide

17 years ranked

Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant

UK-wide

6 years ranked

About

Provided by Hodge Jones & Allen

Practice Areas

Susie Labinjoh is a Head of the Civil Liberties & Human Rights practice at Hodge Jones & Allen. She specialises in civil actions against the police and public authorities and related Human Rights Act claims, as well as in bringing compensation claims for victims of miscarriage of justice and public law challenges related to these areas.

Susie is renowned for her dedication to using the power of the law to fight for what’s right and secure justice. She has devoted her career to fighting for those who have suffered injustice, training at Hodge Jones & Allen from 1997 and being promoted to Partner in 2005 based on her dedication to her work and her clients.

As an expert in her field, Susie has a strong track-record in complex cases, including representing bereaved families at inquests and civil claims arising out of deaths in custody. She represents families in relation to prison deaths, police restraint deaths and police pursuit deaths.

Susie is also well-known for her commitment to securing compensation for victims of miscarriage of justice. She has dealt with multiple high profile cases involving serious accusations such as murder, including the M25 Three and the Bridgewater Four.

Susie also has extensive experience in representing protestors, often those involved in major political and social demonstrations. She has represented a number of protestors in claims arising from many recent protests, including anti-DSEI, anti-EDL, BLM, XR Autumn Uprising and XR Lambeth Bridge.

Since 2005, Susie has held a position on the advisory board of the Miscarriage of Justice Support Service, a division of the Royal Courts of Justice Citizens’ Advice Bureau – a service that provides free legal advice and assistance for victims of miscarriage of justice. She is also a member of The Police Action Lawyers Group and The Miscarriage of Justice Lawyers Group.

Career

Trained at Hodge Jones & Allen, qualifying in 1999; partner, 2005; Head of Human Rights and Civil Liberties team.

Professional Memberships

• Police Action Lawyers Group

• Inquest Lawyers Group

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Civil Liberties & Human Rights - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Susie Labinjoh leads Hodge Jones & Allen's Civil Liberties department. She is a highly respected practitioner, who is often sought out by those challenging actions of the state and the police, including claims of data-related breaches of human rights and misfeasance.

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Police Law: Mainly Claimant - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Head of the civil liberties team Susie Labinjoh is highly regarded for her expertise in claims against the police, particularly those on behalf of protesters.

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Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant - UK-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Head of the civil liberties and human rights team at Hodge Jones & Allen, Susie Labinjoh focuses her practice on civil actions against the police and compensation claims for miscarriage of justice victims.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Susie Labinjoh is very pragmatic and clients utterly adore her. You can trust her and she is so experienced.
Civil Liberties & Human RightsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Susie is really fantastic.
Civil Liberties & Human RightsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
She is one of the most experienced lawyers in the various areas she works in.
Civil Liberties & Human RightsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Susie is one of the most experienced lawyers in the various areas she works in. She works really hard and is great with clients.
Police Law: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Susie is very good.
Police Law: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Susie works really hard and is great with clients.
Administrative & Public Law: Traditional ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession