Wilson Solicitors LLP specialises in representing individuals and NGOs in public law challenges, with a focus on those marginalised by public authority actions, including victims of trafficking, torture survivors, children, and vulnerable families. The firm is highly regarded for its judicial review expertise, including urgent interim relief applications, and works closely with its immigration and family law teams. Jed Pennington co-leads the team and is known for challenging government policies affecting refugees. Nusrat Uddin has developed a notable practice in judicial reviews targeting governmental procurement and due diligence failings. James Elliott acts for disadvantaged clients, particularly in immigration-related public law litigation.
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Testimonials
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‘Strong team with an impressive record on public law cases.’
‘Jed Pennington is exceptional; a highly effective lawyer with a sensible and considered approach that achieves results.’
‘The public law team is dedicated and committed. Over the last few years, they have been at the forefront of challenges in key policy areas and continue to be so, with many of the leading areas being brought by them. They have expertise across the board, are collaborative, but always remember that there is a client at the heart of every case.’
- 'Jed Pennington is extremely knowledgeable and great at strategic litigation.'
- 'James Elliott is a bible on unlawful detention and a pleasure to work with.'
‘I have had consistently excellent experiences with this legal team, particularly in the area of age dispute challenges, and have confidently referred others to them based on the strength of their service. What sets this practice apart is the depth of their expertise, their commitment to client care, and the thoroughness with which they approach each case.'
Key clients
- Medical Justice
Work highlights
Acted for Medical Justice, a human rights charity focusing on healthcare in immigration detention, in the Court of Appeal with a judicial review upheld on the basis that the Home Secretary had a duty to consult Medical Justice about immigration detention policies affecting people at risk of harm in detention.
Acted for a group of vulnerable refugees including a family with young children in a judicial review that secured an independent inquiry into events at the Manston detention facility in June to November 2022.
Acted for an age disputed young person in a test case concerning visual age assessments conducted on new arrival asylum seekers and decisions around prosecution in respect of their arrival.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jed Pennington; Nusrat Uddin
Other key lawyers
James Elliott; Serena Fasso; Lizan Ghafoor