Police Law: Mainly Defendant
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JMW Solicitors has an expert Manchester-based team that represents both serving and retired individual officers in a variety of police law matters. It regularly advises on inquests and misconduct proceedings, as well as allegations of sexual assault and perverting the course of justice.
Work Highlights
- JMW Solicitors advised a suspended senior officer relating to a scenario in which two junior police officers were unlawfully disciplined following an arrest made.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have an outstanding ability to deal with a huge volume of complex material and identify the core issues in a case."
"JMW Solicitors have a great ability to understand and appreciate the difficult situations their clients are in. They are very responsive and provide an in-depth analysis and information."
"I am confident that if I ask JMW to assist in representing one of our officers we would be afforded a great service."
"They are absolutely dedicated and hungry to get the right results for their clients."
"JMW solicitors are proactive and highly empathetic to their clients' needs, from start to finish, even in the most difficult police law cases."
"They have an outstanding ability to deal with a huge volume of complex material and identify the core issues in a case."
"JMW Solicitors have a great ability to understand and appreciate the difficult situations their clients are in. They are very responsive and provide an in-depth analysis and information."
"I am confident that if I ask JMW to assist in representing one of our officers we would be afforded a great service."
"They are absolutely dedicated and hungry to get the right results for their clients."
"JMW solicitors are proactive and highly empathetic to their clients' needs, from start to finish, even in the most difficult police law cases."
Notable Practitioners
Ian Lewis advises police officers on a variety of matters, including misconduct proceedings and inquests, as well as allegations of sexual assault.
"Ian has an outstanding ability to handle complex cases with unparalleled client care. He is laser-focused on the key issues, communicating, and articulating the path forward."
"Ian's energy and commitment to his clients and their cases is extraordinary."
"He has an outstanding ability to handle complex cases with unparalleled client care. Ian has the gift of laser focus on the key issues and excellent communication skills."
Catherine Gaynor represents officers in misconduct matters, as well as cases involving allegations of assault.
"Catherine is a consummate professional with a strong understanding of her clients' needs."
"Catherine is hard-working and delightful to deal with."
"She has never let our team down and I wouldn't hesitate to contact her over and over again."
"Catherine is a highly experienced and astute practitioner. She is focused on her clients and is able to provide support and objective judgement."
Andrew Gilligan advises police officers in a range of matters. He is routinely instructed in IOPC and misconduct investigations arising from sexual assault allegations.
"Andrew is so detailed, he has helped me so much during the trial."
"Andrew is a professional, honest and straight-talking lawyer. He is eager to assist to the highest standard."
Ranked Lawyers at
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