Hodge Jones & Allen challenges the actions of police forces, the Prison Service, the Crown Prosecution Service, and immigration detention centres through judicial reviews, formal complaints, and civil litigation, responding to national tragedies such as the Grenfell Tower fire and holding the State accountable for failing to protect vulnerable people from the health impacts of toxic air pollution. Team leader Susie Labinjoh is highly experienced in civil actions against the police and prison service, and she regularly represents individuals in political protest cases involving claims against the police. She is supported by Jocelyn Cockburn, an expert in actions against the police, who also represents bereaved families at inquests, brings civil claims related to deaths in custody, and pursues claims involving the military.
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Testimonials
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- 'Hodge Jones & Allen is one of the leading firms in the civil liberties and human rights sector. The team is exceptionally well prepared, with instructions that reflect not only a mastery of the case material but also a commitment to ensuring that legal proceedings are used as vehicles for accountability and systemic change. They balance legal rigour with compassion for their clients – an increasingly rare combination.'
- 'I have worked most closely with Susie Labinjoh, whose reputation as a leader in actions against the state is richly deserved. She is a tenacious, principled, and highly experienced litigator who consistently demonstrates excellent judgement.'
- 'HJA is an innovative firm, driving change through legal means. They fight fearlessly for their clients and always have a legal and tactical advantage through exceptional legal minds.'
- 'Excellent firm for the breadth of public law and human rights-related work it undertakes.'
- 'One of the leading firms in this area, with a great reputation and strong team-working.'
- 'A team with a diverse range of experience and fantastic and cohesive teamwork.'
Key clients
- Extinction Rebellion
- Night Stars
Work highlights
Advised an individual on the impact of UK Government failures to protect the right to life in relation to air pollution.
Advised over 40 core participants at the Grenfell Tower Inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire, undertaking 118 civil claims.
Advising over 100 core participants at the Undercover Policing Inquiry and in associated criminal and civil cases.
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Practice head
Susie Labinjoh
Other key lawyers
Jocelyn Cockburn; Sasha Barton; Maria O'Connell; Cormac McDonough; Claire Brigham; Olivia Coffey; Gimhani Eriyagolla