The ‘efficient’ and ’diligent’ team at Hudgell Solicitors is known for acting against state bodies and institutions in high-profile public inquiries. Neil Hudgell has played a leading role in nationally significant cases. Vicky Richardson brings extensive experience securing compensation for victims of police misconduct and data breaches. Described as ‘insightful’ by clients, Terry Wilcox has significant experience representing individuals and families in inquests and inquiries, while Leanne Windass specialises in Article 2 inquests involving deaths in state care.
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Testimonials
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- 'Hudgells is efficient, friendly, diligent and cares about the causes its clients are involved with, which meant a great deal to us. Having worked with other legal teams, I have to say that Hudgells are the gold standard. When acting on our behalf in the public inquiry, we had confidence that they had read everything we had sent and really understood what mattered to us and were prepared to fight our corner.'
- 'Terry Wilcox worked closely with us and was always supportive, insightful, empathetic, understanding and knew ahead of time what would be needed. His advice and support were enormously reassuring, giving us confidence that we were doing what was needed in a timely manner.'
- 'Hudgell Solicitors is fearless and diligent in the representation of clients. The client is front and centre throughout.'
- 'This firm really cares about its clients. Members of the team share core principles, such as a strong belief in the rights to representation, fair and equal treatment under the law, and social justice.'
- 'The team is incredibly committed to its clients and invests heavily in client care.'
- 'Neil Hudgell is an exceptionally committed leader who provides a personal, dedicated service for his clients.'
Work highlights
Advised more than 1,000 former sub-postmasters who were victims of the Post Office Horizon Scandal, in relation to overturning wrongful convictions and leading claims for compensation.
Advised more than 200 injured survivors of the 2017 Manchester Arena Bombing.
Advised the families of three individuals who were killed in June 2023 when they were attacked in Nottingham.
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Practice head
Neil Hudgell; Vicky Richardson; Terry Wilcox; Leanne Windass