Police Law: Mainly Defendant

Andrew Warnock KC has represented the police in their most serious legal challenges, including those before the Supreme Court. He has acted in relation to claims brought by officers as well as the general public, typically involving fatalities, human rights breaches or other grave matters.

"Andrew is very clever and responsive, good on strategy and evidence."

"Andrew's particular strength is that he's understated, which adds value to emotive cases because he takes the heat out of the situation."

"Andrew Warnock is approachable, responsive and great to work with."

Edwin Buckett represents the police in claims concerning negligence, misfeasance in public office, as well as inquests presenting considerable scrutiny of police operations.

"Edwin Buckett is methodical, with excellent attention to detail and empathy with clients. He is not afraid to run difficult arguments."

"He's hard-working and on top of the papers. He's comprehensive but also down to earth."

Lisa Dobie is a respected barrister who defends the police against civil claims in relation to misfeasance and false imprisonment, as well as human rights claims centring on the police's failure to investigate and controversial claims in negligence.

"Lisa Dobie is personable, highly qualified and clear with her advice."

"Lisa Dobie has great judgement and she gets to the point immediately."

Ian Clarke is a robust barrister acting on behalf of police forces in a variety of claims, including those relating to data disclosure by police. He also handles matters arising from large public inquests.

"Ian Clarke is extremely personable and responsive to the needs of clients."

"Ian is an approachable and user-friendly barrister who provides good legal advice and also has an appreciation of commercial aspects."

Jennie Oborne is regarded by her clients as a talented and dedicated barrister with strength across a range of matters including judicial reviews and inquests. She has represented numerous police forces in such cases.

"Jennie Oborne provides an excellent service. She works tirelessly before, after and during hearings, fighting our corner and providing outstanding results."

Laura Johnson KC is a police law specialist barrister who defends in claims of unlawful arrest and harassment, as well as failure to investigate claims brought under the Human Rights Act.

"Laura Johnson is organised, meticulous, has superb judgement and is a pleasure to work with. Clients are always impressed with her."

"Laura Johnson gets to the heart of the issues in a case straight away and is proactive in case strategy, achieving excellent outcomes for clients."

Kerry Nicholson is a robust barrister acting on behalf of police forces in a variety of misconduct and misfeasance cases. She has additional experience handling inquests.

"Kerry's ability to absorb and sort through large amounts of documentation is great, and she also has a very light touch with clients given she is so down to earth."

"Kerry is very good at getting very detailed and significant questions of law across in a way that litigants are able to understand. She is able to deal with matters in a sensitive way."

"She is very strong on the law, very at ease before the judges and a skilled advocate. She was entirely unflappable when asked really difficult questions and available to bat back."

Paul Stagg KC specialises in the defence of human rights claims concerning the police's failure to investigate, and cases involving injury during police contact. His practice also covers unlawful arrest and misfeasance claims, as well as judicial reviews.

"Paul was excellent at seeing what the issues were and cut through the mountain of documentation to the heart of what the problem was, what we needed to do and how."