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HJA housing lawyer continues to successfully settle homelessness cases for vulnerable tenants
Amirah Choudhury, Paralegal in the Housing team continues to successfully support clients facing difficult situations regarding unsuitable living accommodations. She has recently represented two people with particular needs, both were…
Claudia Webbe Statement Ahead of Westminster Magistrates Court Appearance
Claudia Webbe, who was elected in the 2019 General Election to represent Leicester East in Parliament is appearing today at Westminster Magistrates Court, following a charge of harassment. Ms Webbe’s…
Neville Lawrence OBE responds to conclusion of IOPC investigation into police corruption related to the original Stephen Lawrence murder investigation
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has this afternoon announced that the IOPC-managed investigation by the National Crime Agency into whether corruption or misconduct played a part in the…
Sioned Wyn Roberts settles housing appeal on behalf of a woman in temporary accommodation experiencing domestic violence
Sioned Wyn Roberts, Associate in our Housing Law team has recently successfully settled a s.204 Housing Act 1996 appeal on behalf of a woman in temporary accommodation experiencing domestic violence.…
Dominic Cummings, Mary Wakefield – submissions made on behalf of Nazir Afzal to police and prosecutors – alleged breach of ‘Covid regulations’
Lawyers acting for former Crown Prosecutor, Nazir Afzal OBE, have today sent detailed submissions to the Director of Public Prosecution and the police on the prosecution of Dominic Cummings and…
HJA Proudly Becomes the First Sponsors of the Sudden Bereavement Helpline
Hodge Jones & Allen are proud to be the first Platinum sponsors of the incredibly important Sudden Bereavement Helpline. Our solicitors understand that those in the early days of bereavement...
Hero Granger-Taylor denied appeal against HS2 Ltd. but will pursue company for ‘duty of candour’
Ms Hero Granger-Taylor has been denied the right to appeal in her Judicial Review case against HS2 Ltd. which argued that the ‘Three Tunnels’ design risked the catastrophic collapse of…
The reforms contemplated by the Independent Review of Administrative Law risk undermining the health of our democracy
Law firm Hodge Jones & Allen has responded to a call for evidence made by the Independent Review of Administrative Law and raised deep concerns that its current focus is suggesting…
Widow receives compensation from Wiltshire County Council following asbestos exposure that led to artist and schoolteacher’s untimely death
The widow of Terry McLaughlin, a retired schoolteacher and artist who died in 2018, aged 68, has received a substantial compensation payment from Wiltshire County Council following her husband’s premature…
Homelessness Judicial Review with interim relief granted – success for housing lawyers Retha Khan and Edward Sharp
Retha Khan’s client (KG) was notified of the section 184 decision letter finding that she is not in priority need for housing in accordance to s.189(1) Housing Act 1996. The…
Widow receives long-awaited compensation owed following husband’s asbestos exposure
A widow – who wishes to remain anonymous – has received compensation from her deceased husband’s employer, the North Thames Gas Board, after continuing his fight for compensation following his…
New Partner appointed for growing Dispute Resolution team at Hodge Jones & Allen
Ruhul Ameen joined the team on 1st October. An expert litigator, Ruhul specialises in commercial and chancery disputes and has over 20 years’ experience representing clients in the Court of…
Personal Injury Team at Hodge Jones & Allen rises up the ranks within Legal 500 Directory for 2021
The Legal 500 Directory announced its rankings for their Legal 500 UK 2021 Directory yesterday with Hodge Jones & Allen recognised in 10 practice areas and the Personal Injury Team…