Kate Maynard > Hickman & Rose > London, England > Lawyer Profile
Hickman & Rose Offices
Pennybank
33-35 ST Johns Square
LONDON
EC1M 4DS
England
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Kate Maynard
Work Department
Partner. Civil litigation.
Position
She is an expert on inquest law who has represented individuals in some of the most significant recent inquests involving allegations of abuse of power by state bodies. She has particular expertise in deaths following police contact and in prison and immigration custody.
Kate also carries our public law work on behalf of claimants and defendants in civil actions relating to her main practice areas.
Kate forges close professional relationships with her clients which endure over what is often years while striving to achieve justice in complex and long-burning cases in which she specialises.
A pioneer in the emerging legal field of universal jurisdiction (cases which cover various territories and crimes), Kate’s total dedication to her clients’ causes has seen her achieve successes in a variety of complex and high-profile matters.
Career
Having studied at The University of York and The College of Law, Kate carried out her legal training at Hickman & Rose and has been with the firm for 19 years.
Memberships
Member of the Police Actions Lawyers Group, Inquest Lawyers Group, Lawyers for Palestinian Human Rights, UK Universal Jurisdiction Group.
Education
University of York (1990 BA Hons Social Policy and Administration); College of Law (1999 CPE, distance learning); 2001 LPC (part time, Distinction.
Lawyer Rankings
London > Public sector > Administrative and public law
(Hall of Fame)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
(Leading 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
- Hall of Fame London > Public sector > Administrative and public law
- Leading partners London > Public sector > Civil liberties and human rights
- Civil liberties and human rights London > Public sector
- Administrative and public law London > Public sector