Business Details
We are a team of specialist campaigning lawyers based in London, focused exclusively on civil liberties and judicial review matters. Our core expertise spans police misconduct, human rights, judicial review, civil claims against public authorities, inquests, inquiries and redress, education law, information law, discrimination, community care and migrant rights. We have been recognised by the Legal 500 as a leading firm in the Civil Liberties/Human Rights and Public Law categories for our consistent high-standard work. Our firm is also ranked in the Chambers and Partners Guide for Police Law, Administrative and Public Law, and Civil Liberties and Human Rights, reflecting our sector authority. Eight of our solicitors, including Matthew Gold, Clare Jennings, Rachel Etheridge, Salima Budhani, Olivia Halse, Dan Rosenberg, Louise Eardley and Tim Lloyd, hold individual rankings in the Chambers and Partners Guides. We hold a legal aid franchise with the Legal Aid Agency, and are committed to delivering publicly funded legal representation wherever it is available to support access to justice. Our firm was shortlisted for Modern Law Awards Boutique Law Firm of the Year in recent years, and our Public Law Team received a nomination for Chambers and Partners Public Law Team of the Year in 2025.
Individual team members have received sector recognition, including Olivia Halse winning Rising Star at the Modern Law Awards 2023 and Rachel Etheridge being shortlisted for the same award, alongside Louise Eardley and Clare Jennings being shortlisted for Women and Diversity in Law Awards 2025. We deliver a personal, holistic and hands-on service to every client, driven by a genuine commitment to their cases and outcomes. Our team is known for going above and beyond to collate all relevant evidence, thinking creatively to develop robust case strategies and substantive legal arguments for the people we represent. We are wholly invested in securing the best possible outcomes for our clients, whether they are seeking justice for individual grievances or driving systemic change in public law. Our deep knowledge of cutting-edge legal developments and procedural expertise allows us to provide first-rate representation that matches the output of much larger, well-known firms in our field.
Individual team members have received sector recognition, including Olivia Halse winning Rising Star at the Modern Law Awards 2023 and Rachel Etheridge being shortlisted for the same award, alongside Louise Eardley and Clare Jennings being shortlisted for Women and Diversity in Law Awards 2025. We deliver a personal, holistic and hands-on service to every client, driven by a genuine commitment to their cases and outcomes. Our team is known for going above and beyond to collate all relevant evidence, thinking creatively to develop robust case strategies and substantive legal arguments for the people we represent. We are wholly invested in securing the best possible outcomes for our clients, whether they are seeking justice for individual grievances or driving systemic change in public law. Our deep knowledge of cutting-edge legal developments and procedural expertise allows us to provide first-rate representation that matches the output of much larger, well-known firms in our field.
Highlights and features
- We hold a Legal Aid Agency franchise for publicly funded work.
- Our solicitors hold individual Chambers and Partners rankings.
- Our team received a 2025 Chambers Public Law Team nomination.
- We leave no stone unturned collating evidence for client cases.
- We campaign for individual and systemic public law reform.
Services
Police Misconduct
We provide specialist legal representation for individuals who have experienced police misconduct, including unlawful arrest, excessive force and false imprisonment. Our target clients are members of the public who have had their rights violated by police forces in England and Wales. We work to secure compensation, hold officers to account and ensure procedural justice for those we represent.
Human Rights
We offer expert legal support for clients whose human rights have been breached under the European Convention on Human Rights and domestic UK law. Our clients include individuals and groups facing rights violations by public authorities or private actors. We pursue remedies including compensation, formal apologies and changes to discriminatory policies or practices.
Judicial Review
We specialise in judicial review claims challenging the lawfulness of decisions made by public bodies, including government departments, local authorities and police forces. Our clients are individuals and organisations who have been negatively impacted by unfair, irrational or unlawful public decisions. We seek to overturn adverse decisions and secure corrective action from the relevant public body.
Inquests
We provide specialist legal representation for families and interested parties involved in inquests into deaths that may involve public authority failings or human rights breaches. Our clients are bereaved family members seeking answers and accountability for the death of a loved one. We work to ensure inquests are thorough, transparent and focused on delivering justice for those affected.
Migrant Rights
We provide dedicated legal support for migrants facing immigration challenges, rights breaches and unfair treatment by public authorities. Our clients include asylum seekers, refugees, migrant workers and others with unresolved immigration or rights issues. We work to secure legal status, protect client rights and challenge systemic failings in the UK immigration system.
