International Human Rights Law | UK

Leigh Day serves an international client base of charities, NGOs and individuals in human rights cases within UK borders and around the world. The firm's practice is comprehensive in scope, with areas of focus ranging from the rights of protesters to trafficking. Other areas of strength for the firm include matters related to the 'war on terror' and corporate complicity in human rights abuses. In addition, the team demonstrates expertise in information and data protection law with involvement in high-profile cases of this nature.

Simons Muirhead Burton represented James Miller in an appeal to the Privy Council against his conviction for attempted murder or, alternatively, against his sentence of 40 years' imprisonment. The appeal related to issues including the trial judge's discretion to the jury, as well as sentencing principles.

Deighton Pierce Glynn demonstrates a highly varied portfolio of claimant-focused work, ranging from damages claims arising in the national security context to immigration detention and trafficking cases. The firm's client base includes activists, NGOs and individual migrants. It offers capability in taking on cases funded by alternative sources including crowdfunding. The team also handles cases and proceedings under the Equality Act concerning discrimination.

Pogust Goodhead is a globally recognised firm that specialises in human rights breaches by global corporations and international subsidiaries. The experienced team of lawyers draws its expertise from a range of sectors that touch on business and human rights. Its lawyers have built a solid reputation for handling large-scale environmental group litigation, with particular strength in human rights claims arising in Brazil.