Police Law: Mainly Claimant

Raju Bhatt is a founding partner of Bhatt Murphy. He is a highly acclaimed practitioner with a significant police law practice. Bhatt has long-standing experience representing claimants in claims against the police, including recent work relating to the use of Tasers by the Met Police.

Carolynn Gallwey has notable expertise in matters relating to restraint-related deaths in custody. She also has experience handling claims surrounding malicious prosecutions, false imprisonment and breaches of the Human Rights Act.

"Carolynn is a very dedicated and hard-working woman. Her professionalism is admirable and she is a kind and understanding lawyer."

"Carolynn is my favourite solicitor to work with. There's no skill she doesn't have. She handles difficult situations robustly, she is a great tactician, and a fearless lawyer."

"Carolynn does amazing work in this space."

Michael Oswald has substantial experience representing clients in police misconduct proceedings. He is well known for his knowledge of police complaint procedures and IOPC investigations.

"Michael is very reassuring and thorough."

"Michael is very experienced in strategy for police litigation. He is really good with client care."

"Michael is exceptional, conscientiousand has great tactical judgement."

"He provides excellent communication and is very reassuring and thorough."

Shamik Dutta has notable expertise in advising clients on civil claims against the police. He has notable experience bringing claims for breach of privacy, as well as those involving allegations of racial discrimination and false imprisonment.

"Shamik has an extensive knowledge."

"Shamik is a superb solicitor."

"He is always willing to give advice and his knowledge is extensive."

Sophie Naftalin has particular expertise in representing the victims of hate crime, domestic violence and human trafficking in actions against the police.

"Sophie is a powerhouse and is extremely highly thought of."

Charlotte Haworth Hird acts for families of individuals who have died at the hands of the state. She is frequently involved in criminal prosecutions and civil claims on behalf of vulnerable clients.

"Charlotte is a very experienced and excellent practitioner."

Megan Phillips frequently acts for claimants in civil actions against the police. Her practice is broad and sees her advising clients on claims for race discrimination and wrongful arrest.

"Megan delivers fantastic service with kindness, empathy, and patience. She has made a rotten experience less rotten by stewarding me through it with grace."

Eva Roszykiewicz is an associate at Bhatt Murphy with a growing practice in bringing ECHR claims against the police. She has particular expertise in matters with an overlap of racial discrimination and false imprisonment claims.

"Eva is very diligent and focused on getting positive outcomes for her clients."

"Eva carefully managed how we analyse the evidence; she did a really good job in pursuing the claim."

"She is very, very good."

Molly Cox has a rising presence in the police law arena. She is noted for her work in representing core participants in the Undercover Policing Inquiry.

"Molly took time to explain every element of what was going on in a way that we could understand."

"Molly has mastered the details and was really savvy in managing negotiations. She is a great combination of strategy and energy."

"Molly is incredibly hard-working and empathetic. I am so grateful to have had her by my side, supporting me throughout what had been an incredibly stressful and traumatic ordeal."