Administrative and Public Law

"This niche Birmingham firm is well regarded for its work representing individuals in human rights claims. It enjoys a strong reputation for its representation of claimants affected by the \war on terror, having acted for Iraqi civilians and the families of British soldiers killed in Iraq. The firm has expertise in international human rights law and acts for Daoud Mousa and nine others in the Baha Mousa public inquiry."

KEY INDIVIDUALS Philip Shiner leads the team and is considered to be "committed, driven, determined and admirable."

Band 1 (Philip Shiner)

Band 2 (Firm)


Civil Liberties

"This public law firm is renowned for its cutting-edge work defending the human rights of individuals connected to the Iraq war. It recently won success in the landmark ECHR case which condemned the UK government for breaching international human rights law for subjecting two Iraqis to the fear of execution in Iraq."

"KEY INDIVIDUALS Philip Shiner is an outstanding civil liberties solicitor who handles "terrific, ground-breaking cases" and "never gives up fighting for his clients." Dan Carey has emerged as a force in his own right. He is praised for his involvement in significant human rights cases including Al-Sweady, Evans, Al-Haq and the Baha Mousa Inquiry."

Star Rating (Philip Shiner)

Associate to Watch (Dan Carey)

Band 2 (Firm)

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