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Hickman & Rose Offices
Pennybank
33-35 ST Johns Square
LONDON
EC1M 4DS
England
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Helen Stone
Work Department
Partner. Civil Litigation.
Position
Helen Stone is a civil litigator who specialises in vindicating the rights of those who had have suffered at the hands of the state. Her core work includes inquests, civil claims, and complaints against the police, as well as claims for judicial review and public inquiries.
A dedicated and tenacious solicitor, Helen has long experience in representing at inquests the families of people who died after contact with the police or while in custody. Her cases include some of the most significant police and prison death cases of recent years, helping to achieve justice for the bereaved.
Helen is also an accomplished in public inquiry lawyer, having acted for clients in the Azelle Rodney Inquiry, the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, and the Undercover Policing Inquiry.
Helen carries out public law work on behalf of her clients, including acting in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.
Helen has helped her clients achieve significant sums in compensation from state agencies. She also uses her litigation skills to represent both claimants and defendants in civil fraud claims.
Helen also advises those seeking to achieve accountability for the actions of state agents, whether through disciplinary or criminal proceedings, and in seeking to force authorities to change their policies and procedures.
Career
Helen joined Hickman & Rose in 2010 and became a partner in 2022.
Memberships
Police Actions Lawyers Group, Inquest Lawyers Group, Fraud Lawyers Association.
Education
Helen has a Masters degree in Human Rights Law from the University of Nottingham.
Lawyer Rankings
London > Public sector > Administrative and public law
(Next Generation Partners)Praised as ‘outstanding’, ‘remarkable’, and ‘tenacious’, Hickman & Rose is a go-to firm for individuals and organisations seeking to challenge decisions within the criminal justice system. Heading the team, Daniel Machover is highly skilled with public inquiries and inquests; he also has notable experience in acting for victims of miscarriages of justice. Kate Maynard
focuses on cases concerning abuse of power by the police, while Helen Stone has experience with inquests investigating deaths that occur while in custody. Ellie Cornish is also noted for her capabilities in challenging decisions made by the police and CPS.
London > Public sector > Civil liberties and human rights
(Next Generation Partners)Upholding the rights of victims of serious abuses of power by the police and other detaining authorities stands at the heart of Hickman & Rose’s ‘unwavering commitment to justice’, including challenging failures to discharge Articles 2 and 3 obligations. The team is also well versed in bringing alleged perpetrators of war crimes committed abroad to justice in the UK, and pursuing claims against the state to the ECtHR. Practice head Daniel Machover is recognised as ‘astute and a master of strategy’ in dealing with human rights abuses and failures in the criminal justice system, while Kate Maynard’s inquest law expertise is magnified by her ability to ‘build trust with clients in the most difficult of circumstances’. Stefano Ruis is ‘able to achieve fantastic results’ in challenging DBS disclosure and DBS barring decisions. Helen Stone is ‘very understanding of sensitive or possibly upsetting occasions’ and performs best in matters relating to deaths in police custody or prison.
Lawyer Rankings
- Next Generation Partners London > Public sector > Civil liberties and human rights
- Next Generation Partners London > Public sector > Administrative and public law
- Civil liberties and human rights London > Public sector
- Administrative and public law London > Public sector