Inquests
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Band 2
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Hodge Jones & Allen is heavily experienced in representing core participants in a wide variety of high-profile public inquiries. The firm also has deep expertise handling inquests on behalf of bereaved families following deaths in contexts such as immigration detention, military deaths or police custody, among others. It has recently acted on matters including the Post Office Horizon IT and Grenfell Tower inquiries, as well as the inquest into the death of Wayne Hurren who died whilst imprisoned at HMP Wormwood Scrubs.
Work Highlights
- Hodge Jones & Allen represented core participants including International Solidarity Movement in the Undercover Policing Inquiry.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hodge Jones & Allen has a wealth of experience. They have strength and depth in related areas."
"The team keeps me fully informed as to the proceedings, helping me understand what is required."
"The lawyers bring determination and thoroughness to each and every case, maintaining a very high standard."
"Hodge Jones & Allen has a wealth of experience. They have strength and depth in related areas."
"The team keeps me fully informed as to the proceedings, helping me understand what is required."
"The lawyers bring determination and thoroughness to each and every case, maintaining a very high standard."
Notable Practitioners
Cormac McDonough is well-regarded for his work in inquests and public inquiries. He is particularly adept at acting on behalf of bereaved families in inquests arising out of a prison context.
"Cormac is great in terms of police action and inquests."
"Cormac has a calm and effective manner with clients, which enables him to build working relationships straight away. He is always all over the details of the case."
"Cormac explains everything about the corner court step by step."
Mike Schwarz is an experienced lawyer who often acts on behalf of core participants in public inquiries. His recent instructions include representing clients in the Post Office Horizon IT and Undercover Policing inquiries.
"Mike unfailingly supplies instant understanding and knowledge to any query that I may have."