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TOWER HILL
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BS2 0JA
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Fiona McGhie
Work Department
Public Law and Human Rights
Position
Fiona is a Partner who heads up our Civil Liberties special interest group in the firm’s Public Law and Human Rights department. She has extensive experience of pursuing claims under the Human Rights Act against local authorities, police forces and the Ministry of Justice. She has a particular interest in claims for vulnerable adults who have been unlawfully deprived of their liberty in care homes or other settings. Additionally, she is frequently instructed to represent bereaved families at inquests and to pursue associated civil claims, as well as claims against police forces for assault and false imprisonment. Fiona also maintains a health and welfare Court of Protection practice where she assists adults who lack capacity in challenging the deprivation of their liberty and representing them in other best interests matters before the court.
Lawyer Rankings
London > Public sector > Civil liberties and human rights
(Next Generation Partners)‘An excellent team with real strength in depth’, Irwin Mitchell
offers nationally recognised expertise in human rights, inquests and discrimination law, with crossover expertise in health and social welfare work and data protection law. Practice head Yogi Amin
has over two decades of experience in the field, having previously handled successful cases before the Supreme Court, while Angela Jackman KC regularly represents major charities and NGOs.Fiona McGhie, who was promoted to partner in May 2023, is well versed in bringing claims under the Human Rights Act.