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International Human Rights Law | UK

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The section covers violations of rights under the Human Rights Act 1998 and the European Convention on Human Rights by the government, media and organisations, in the way they behave towards individuals. It features cases involving judicial review proceedings and also cases brought before the European Court of Human Rights. Additionally, the Prison Law table highlights firms that specialise in prisoners' rights and the International Human Rights table recognises lawyers and law firms who represent clients in international human rights matters.

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Band 1

  1. Leigh Day
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    Leigh Day
    International Human Rights Law
    2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    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 at 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.
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  2. Simons Muirhead Burton
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    Simons Muirhead Burton
    International Human Rights Law
    2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Simons Muirhead Burton has significant expertise in death penalty work, having established the Death Penalty Project, an NGO providing free representation and advice to those facing the death penalty all over the world.
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Band 2

  1. Deighton Pierce Glynn
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    Deighton Pierce Glynn
    International Human Rights Law
    2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    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. The team offers capability in taking on cases funded by alternative sources, including crowdfunding. It also handles cases and proceedings under the Equality Act concerning discrimination.
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  2. Pogust Goodhead
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    Pogust Goodhead
    International Human Rights Law
    2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Pogust Goodhead is a globally recognised firm that specialises in human rights breaches by global corporations and international subsidiaries. The capable team draws its expertise from a range of sectors that touch on business and human rights. The lawyers have built a solid reputation for handling large-scale environmental group litigation, with particular strength in human rights claims arising in Brazil.
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