Protest Law
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
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Bindmans is a leading human rights firm with a formidable reputation in protest-related matters. Its lawyers draw on specialist expertise from a range of departments to provide a full service to protesters spanning criminal charges through to civil claims. The team frequently handles high-profile cases, including in connection with Reclaim These Streets, Black Lives Matter and Extinction Rebellion, among others.
Work Highlights
- Bindmans represented Mohammed El-Kurd in a criminal investigation arising from alleged invoking of racial hatred as a speaker at a major pro-Palestine protest in 2024.
Strengths
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"Bindmans have an amazing reputation in protest law and with the level of preparation that goes into every case, there's no stone left unturned in their work."
"Bindmans' team is extremely supportive and well prepared. They are knowledgeable at all levels."
"Bindmans has got real strength and depth. They are brilliant at covering emerging claims and ticking all the boxes."
"Bindmans is one of the go-to firms. They have a wealth of knowledge and are always front and centre of protest cases. They are at the cutting edge of legal precedent."
"Bindmans have an amazing reputation in protest law and with the level of preparation that goes into every case, there's no stone left unturned in their work."
"Bindmans' team is extremely supportive and well prepared. They are knowledgeable at all levels."
"Bindmans has got real strength and depth. They are brilliant at covering emerging claims and ticking all the boxes."
"Bindmans is one of the go-to firms. They have a wealth of knowledge and are always front and centre of protest cases. They are at the cutting edge of legal precedent."
Notable Practitioners
Jules Carey is renowned for his expertise in the field of protest law. He frequently represents activists in a range of high-profile civil actions, particularly in relation to COVID-19 restrictions.
"Jules is an excellent lawyer in this field."
"He is pretty brilliant."
"He is a good lawyer."
Hester Cavaciuti is a criminal defence solicitor at Bindmans who represents clients in connection with a range of protest matters. Her practice spans advising on allegations of obstruction to conspiracy to commit violent disorder.
"Hester fights hard for her clients. She is extremely compassionate and clever."
"Hester is absolutely on top of her game. She is a brilliant solicitor to work with, absolutely detail-oriented and thorough and will explore every angle of the case."
"She comes with an outstanding approach and is available to answer questions from the word go."
Rachel Harger is dedicated to protecting the rights of protesters, often representing activists in multi-claimant civil litigation against the police.
"Rachel is an excellent negotiator; she will find a way to get a result. She is brilliant in cases that need thought-through strategies involving wider public advocacy and activism."
"Rachel was incredibly supportive and determined."
Ella Jefferson is a strong criminal defence practitioner who is well regarded for her expertise in handling protest-related offences.
"She is very detail-oriented."
"Ella provides very well-considered and thoughtful engagement in cases."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bindmans LLP
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