Police Law: Mainly Claimant
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Provided by Irwin Mitchell
We have a substantial national legal practice in human rights law and are regularly instructed to intervene in cases involving a policy challenge and judicial review.
The department is unique amongst claimant police law firms as it sits within a larger Public Law and Human Rights department in a national law firm, with teams in 9 city centre offices focusing on judicial review and human rights law. The team profits from its in-depth knowledge of human rights and administrative law, a desire to seek out policy challenges to produce benefits for the wider public, and a crucial understanding of the interaction between police forces, mental health services and social services. This is particularly attractive to disability charities when referring claims under the Equality Act. Additionally, we receive a significant number of referrals from INQUEST, Centre for Women’s Justice, other law firms, Avon and Bristol Law Centre as well as other smaller local charities such as StopWatch, One25 in Bristol and Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland.
As a national firm we are able to provide specialist advice to clients from our Central London, Holborn Circus office and all over the country at their local Irwin Mitchell office. We also now have a Cardiff office and therefore an offering in South Wales.
Chambers Review
Irwin Mitchell advises clients on breaches of the Human Rights and Data Protection Acts. The firm represents families in inquests into deaths in custody and following contact with the police. It acts on matters arising from failure to investigate claims and has continued to pursue cases arising from the use of Tasers. In addition, the department offers broad coverage with offices across the country.
Work Highlights
- Irwin Mitchel represented the family of Sali Byberi, who died after being tasered by an Essex Police officer.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Irwin Mitchell has real expertise in the area."
"They've got some really fantastic lawyers in the team."
"Irwin Mitchell has real expertise in the area."
"They've got some really fantastic lawyers in the team."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Arthur is highly rated for his vast experience handling a variety of sensitive and complex police law issues, including false imprisonment, as well as allegations of human rights violations.
"Andrew is tenacious and hard-working."
"Andrew gets results and builds great rapport with clients."
Fiona McGhie focuses her practice on police law matters, including claims concerning wrongful arrest, malicious prosecutions and assaults by police forces.
"Fiona is an excellent lawyer. She is very good at negotiating settlements."
Juliet Spender advises clients on civil claims against the police. She stands out for her knowledge and experience of claims involving allegations of discrimination on the basis of race.
"Juliet is knowledgeable of the complex developments in the area. She brings energy and commitment to complex cases."
"She is extremely good, has great client care and has great knowledge of the law."
"Juliet is vastly experienced in police law. She has a wealth of experience that she deploys brilliantly. I would highly recommend her."
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