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Working for Hillsborough Families

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Susie Labinjoh
Partner
Claire Brigham
Claire Brigham
Partner
Cormac McDonough
Cormac McDonough
Partner
Jocelyn Cockburn
Jocelyn Cockburn
Partner
Maria O'Connell
Maria O’Connell
Partner
Sasha Barton
Sasha Barton
Partner
Alisha McSporran
Paralegal
Aniqa Khan
Paralegal
Aston Luff
Aston Luff
Solicitor
Brid Doherty
Bríd Doherty
Associate
Charlotte Sykes
Charlotte Sykes
Solicitor
Darcey Hayes
Paralegal
Gimhani Eriyagolla
Gimhani Eriyagolla
Associate
Guy Mitchell
Guy Mitchell
Solicitor
Isabelle Robson
Isabelle Robson
Paralegal
Lottie Baldwin
Lottie Baldwin
Solicitor
Megan Finnis
Megan Finnis
Solicitor
Rebecca Shotton
Rebecca Shotton
Solicitor
Ronan Stewart
Rónán Stewart
Trainee
Ruth Waters-Falk
Ruth Waters-Falk
Solicitor
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Sabrina Pinto
Paralegal
Sarah Flanagan
Sarah Flanagan
Associate
Sebastian Del Monte
Sebastian Del Monte
Solicitor
Shakti Bhagwansingh
Shakti Bhagwansingh
Solicitor
Sion Morgan
Sion Morgan
Solicitor
Stephen Hare
Stephen Hare
Paralegal

One of the worst recorded football disasters happened on 15 April 1989. During the 1989 FA Cup semi-final game between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. 96 people died and hundreds were injured.

It took 26 years before an inquest jury concluded that the 96 Liverpool supporters who died were unlawfully killed. The jury decided that the supporters’ behaviour didn’t cause or contribute to the tragedy. They also concluded that various organisations, including the police, caused or contributed to the deaths.

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The Hillsborough Victims’ Misfeasance Litigation

The High Court has granted a Group Litigation Order in respect of all claims being brought for the wrongful actions of lawful authority in public office against the Chief Constables of South Yorkshire and West Midlands Police in relation to the police conduct after the Hillsborough tragedy in April 1989.

The litigation is to be known as “The Hillsborough Victims’ Misfeasance Litigation”.

Our specialist team of solicitors working together to achieve the right outcome for our Hillsborough clients includes Nancy Collins and Sarah Flanagan.

“Hodge Jones & Allen has represented many victims and their families over the years. Representing some of the Hillsborough families highlights the importance of individuals having access to justice. It should be recognised that the families have fought tirelessly for the right to access to justice and for the truth” - Nancy Collins, Partner

“The whole legal team are professional and empathetic with excellent communication.” “They are excellent in all regards, and are extremely kind, patient and helpful.” “The quality of their lawyers, the work they generate and the way they handle cases are excellent.” – Chambers UK, 2023

“Hodge Jones & Allen’s expertise and passion in this field are truly outstanding. Their comprehensive approach, combined with their deep understanding of the legal complexities involved, allows them to deliver impactful representation” – Legal 500, 2024

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"WITHOUT THEM ANSWERS WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN REACHED AND WE WOULD NEVER HAVE KNOWN THE TRUTH."

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