McCue Jury & Partners is a trusted adviser to governments, international organisations, NGOs, and high-profile individuals, including philanthropists and campaigners, drawing on its expertise in human rights and litigation, as well as in the representation of political prisoners. The practice is jointly led by Jason McCue and Matthew Jury. McCue specialises in the areas of environmental protection, human rights, and governance. Jury focuses on public-interest litigation and both domestic and international human rights and humanitarian law, currently representing alleged victims of rape and sexual assault and continuing to act for families of British soldiers killed in the Second Iraq War. They are supported by Jack Beeston and Oliver Troen, who play a key role in developing many of the firm’s cases.
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- 'Matthew Jury is a committed solicitor with a background in social justice that permeates everything that he does. He is an excellent communicator and is extremely thorough in his preparation. Jack Beeston is hard-working and thorough.'
- 'This firm has supported our cause for more years than I can remember, and their commitment is absolute. We can always rely on their prompt response to any questions we may have. Excellent company and great people.'
- 'The team engages in high-profile public-interest work focusing on victims' rights. The lawyers are all high-calibre individuals who have predominantly moved from blue-chip or magic circle firms to focus on work that they care about and are motivated to do. The associates have a lot of freedom to do the heavy-lifting, and the partners are excellent at getting public and press attention for the work that they do.'
- 'Oliver Troen is a rising star who is clever, very thoughtful, and engaged. Jack Beeston is excellent. Matthew Jury is very savvy.'
- 'Their expansive knowledge of human rights laws helps them navigate through the system of multiple countries while protecting the rights of individual victims.'
- 'Extremely proactive and forward thinking. Great team doing innovative work. Pleasure to work with.'
Key clients
- Government of Somaliland
- Somaliland Matters Limited
- Payback4Ukraine
- Whistleblower Aid
Work highlights
Advised in legal action against the Wagner Group on behalf of Ukrainian victims, seeking reparations for war crimes and terrorism, including a UK claim targeting sanctioned assets and a lobbying campaign that led to the UK Government designating Wagner as a terrorist organisation in 2023.
Advised victims of alleged rapes and sexual assaults by a social media influencer in civil claims for personal injury and psychiatric harm in the High Court, and prompted an extradition request from the UK authorities against the accused individual in relation to separate offences.
Advised former hostages of British Airways Flight 149 in civil proceedings against British Airways and the UK Government for compensation over their detention and mistreatment following Iraq's 1990 invasion of Kuwait, with proceedings being served in December 2024.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Jack Beeston
Practice head
Jason McCue; Matthew Jury
Other key lawyers
Jack Beeston; Oliver Troen