Police Law: Mainly Defendant

DWF advises a range of forces on defending claims of false imprisonment, malicious prosecution and misfeasance in public office. It handles complex Human Rights Act and Data Protection Act claims involving complex, multiparty litigation on behalf of police forces.

"DWF have broad experience across all the areas we require them to provide advice and case handling for us."

"DWF have depth and breadth of work. They understand what is important to the police clients."

DWF represented the Chief Constable of Lancashire in a damages claim. The claimant sought damages for false imprisonment and trespass.

Rachel Jones heads the police law practice at DWF. She regularly advises police forces on a variety of matters, including claims involving allegations of malicious prosecution, failure to investigate and false imprisonment. "Rachel is very professional, commercial, and responsive. She brings pragmatic and client-friendly approach." "Rachel is very responsive and easy to work with."

Keiron Walsh is an associate at DWF. He is skilled at representing police departments in damages claims arising from arrests. "Keiron knows his stuff inside-out and is passionate about it." "Keiron is an incredibly knowledgeable lawyer. He thinks about the cases thoroughly and is very practical in his approach. He doesn't make bad points and is able to see through tricky issues." "Keiron is constantly helping out with his thinking, both legally and tactically."