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Boasting a ‘unique pedigree’ in pioneering civil liberties work, Bindmans LLP is lauded for its strong credentials in immigration law, actions against the police and state, protests and freedom of assembly matters, inquests, inquiries, and victims’ rights in criminal trials. A reliable adviser for applications to the ECtHR, the team is engaged in a wide range of individual and group claims with high public interest and national impact. The esteemed John Halford, whose interests lie in judicial review litigation, heads up the general public law team, supported by ’skilled tactician’ Alice Hardy, who joined the firm from Hodge Jones & Allen in June 2023, and acts for a wide variety of clients encompassing NGOs, environmental groups, and vulnerable individuals. Jules Carey demonstrates ‘creative flare’ in leading the actions against the police and state team, assisted by Anna Thwaites, whose ’razor sharp legal mind’ is best deployed in high-profile and contentious inquests. On the criminal law front, Tayab Ali is active in human rights claims at both national and international level. Rachel Harger is a ‘formidable opponent’ in actions asserting the right to protests, while Shirin Marker acts prolifically in citizen deprivation appeals. Salima Budhani left the firm in April 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘Alice Hardy is a deeply committed, sympathetic, and passionate individual, highly intelligent, perceptive, and a skilled tactician. She is not afraid to be outspoken and works tirelessly to achieve the best outcomes for her clients. She is an outstanding lawyer in every respect.’
‘Anna Thwaites is a phenomenal lawyer. A fighter for just causes with a razor sharp legal mind. Fantastic to work with.’
Key clients
- Kingsley Kanu
- Individuals deprived of British citizenship
Work highlights
Represented the family of Nnamdi Kanu, the British national leader of IPOB, the Biafran separatist movement in Nigeria, with respect to his current detention in solitary confinement in Nigeria and the family’s concerns that he has been subject to torture and extraordinary rendition from Kenya to Nigeria.
Acted in several appeals concerning deprivation of citizenship on the basis that the clients are alleged to be threats to national security.