Joanna Bennett
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Star Associates : Police Law: Mainly Claimant
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Provided by Joanna Bennett
Practice Areas
Associate, Actions against Police and State.
Joanna specalises in bringing civil, public law and other regulatory and disciplinary actions against the police and other public authorities.
She works on a wide range of claims including false imprisonment, assault, malicious prosecution, misfeasance in public office, discrimination, misuse of private information and breaches of the Human Rights Act and Data Protection Act.
She regularly represents bereaved families during inquests and other related proceedings where individuals have died whilst in police custody, or under the care of mental health services. She also previously acted on the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire on behalf of residents and bereaved family members.
Joanna has particular expertise in representing young and vulnerable clients in claims arising from unlawful stop and searches, and unlawful arrests that include elements of discrimination. She is also often instructed by the Official Solicitor, and frequently acts for individuals requiring a litigation friend.
Professional Memberships
The Law Society; Police Action Lawyers Group; Inquest Lawyers Group; Liberty
Chambers Review
UK
Joanna Bennett is noted for her expertise in discrimination, false imprisonment and malicious prosecution claims against police. She also works with a range of bereaved families and vulnerable clients in the context of inquests.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Joanna is certainly meticulous and thorough. She is a tenacious solicitor and is definitely someone to watch."
"Joanna is one of the best tactical litigators I have come across. She knows how to get the best settlement for her client and handles matters with a huge amount of skill and grace."
"Joanna is good at identifying core issues in the case. Her clients get really good service out of her."
"Joanna is certainly meticulous and thorough. She is a tenacious solicitor and is definitely someone to watch."
"Joanna is one of the best tactical litigators I have come across. She knows how to get the best settlement for her client and handles matters with a huge amount of skill and grace."
"Joanna is good at identifying core issues in the case. Her clients get really good service out of her."
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