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Astraea Linskills advises the Conservative Party, along with MPs, agents and councillors on various electoral law matters. The firm represents Conservative elected officials in election petitions and disputes concerning defamation, libel and false advertising. Based in Liverpool, the practice is led by James Roochove, who applies his defamation and reputation management experience to defending clients facing allegations of breaching electoral law. Nama Zarroug's expertise spans electoral and criminal law, encompassing party complaints proceedings and electoral investigations.
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Testimonials
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‘The team have a real insight into the changes a political dynamic makes to a case and the individuals concerned. They really understand the political intent of those seeking to discredit politicians.’
‘James Roochove is deeply impressive, politically experienced and calm under the pressure and short time frames of electoral challenges. He offers clear guidance in difficult and sensitive electoral disputes.’
Key clients
- Ian Levy (former MP for Blyth Valley)
- Maureen Levy
Work highlights
Advising Yvonne Tracey (councillor and former Post Office deputy postmistress) – defamation action against the Leader of the Liberal Democrats on the Greater London Authority, and a councillor in Kingston, in relation to social media posts.