Neil Hudgell
UK Guide 2025
Band 1 : Inquests
Band 1
About
Provided by Neil Hudgell
Practice Areas
Public Inquiries, Inquests, Civil Liberties
Career
Neil established Hudgell Solicitors in 1997 and has led its growth and expansion, establishing it as a renowned national brand that is one of the 200 Best Law Firms recognised by The Times.
Described as an ‘outstanding lawyer’ who is ‘in every respect, a staunch defender of human rights’, Neil leads by example by overseeing the work of the firm’s Civil Liberties and Human Rights team, representing in cases of major national significance.
He was named Legal Personality of the Year by the Law Society Gazette in 2021 and also Yorkshire Lawyer of the Year at the 2021 Yorkshire Legal Awards.
Professional Memberships
* Solicitor LLB.
* MA Criminology
* LLM Law
Chambers Review
UK
Neil Hudgell is the executive chair of Hudgell Solicitors. He specialises in representing bereaved families at inquests spanning a range of areas, including acting at inquests for the bereaved families of the victims of Stephen Port.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Neil is excellent at client management."
"Neil is excellent at client management."