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HJA In The News
  • divorce
  • family-law

Divorcing Couples Risk Being Left High And Dry If Future Maintenance Isn’t Insured Against Job Loss, Death Or Default

Lawyers warn divorcing couples risk losing future maintenance if payments aren’t protected against job loss, death, or default. Learn how insurance and secured agreements can safeguard financial security for ex-partners...

October 17, 2025
HJA In The News

Hodge Jones & Allen Strengthens Rankings in Chambers UK 2026

Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors is proud to announce its outstanding performance in the Chambers UK 2026 guide, recognising the firm’s breadth of expertise, exceptional client service, and the strength...

October 16, 2025
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  • legal-advice
  • personal-injury

Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors And University of Chester Launch Free Personal Injury Legal Clinic

The University of Chester’s School of Law & Social Justice will partner with Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors in providing a free Personal Injury Law Clinic aimed at serving the…

October 15, 2025
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HJA Celebrates Success in the Legal 500 2026 Rankings

Hodge Jones & Allen is proud to be recognised once again in the Legal 500 2026 rankings, achieving nine individual rankings and 37 recommended lawyers. The firm is ranked across...

October 1, 2025
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  • criminal-defence
  • protest-law

Animal Rights Activists Cleared Over protests that delayed start of Aintree Grand National

Six animal rights activists who were charged over their part in protests that delayed the start of the Grand National have been cleared by a court. The group were among…

September 25, 2025
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  • criminal-defence
  • protest-law

Fifteen Climate Protesters Have Charges Dropped At Court

Fifteen climate protesters from Reclaim the Power, arrested near Drax power station in a multimillion-pound police operation, have had all charges dropped in court. Hodge Jones & Allen partner Laura...

September 24, 2025
Press Releases
  • crime
  • criminal-defence
  • protest-law

Just Stop Oil Protesters Convicted Of Criminal Damage

Two Just Stop Oil (JSO) protesters who sprayed planes with orange paint at Stansted have been convicted of criminal damage. Jennifer Kowalski, 29, of Dumbarton in Scotland, and Cole Macdonald,…

September 19, 2025
HJA In The News
  • criminal-defence

Client Found Not Guilty Of Attempted Murder Mid-Trial At The Old Bailey

Jessica Murray, Associate Solicitor with the Criminal Defence team at Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors, instructed barristers Stella Harris and Letitia Duffus – both of Garden Court Chambers- to represent…

September 5, 2025
Press Releases
  • medical-negligence
  • personal-injury

Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors Joins New APIL Scheme To Support Victims Of Negligence

Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors has signed up to a new initiative from the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) to strengthen support for injured victims of negligence. The scheme,…

September 2, 2025
Press Releases
  • asbestos
  • asbestos-related-disease
  • lung-cancer

Appeal for Information – RSM Darwin Crew and Asbestos Exposure (1974–1976)

Our client, Mr. Peter Allen Card, has sadly been diagnosed with a terminal asbestos-related illness. Mr. Card was exposed to asbestos dust during his employment with The Falkland Island Company…

August 26, 2025
Press Releases
  • civil-liberties
  • human-rights

Paul Weller Sues Former Accountants for Discrimination After They Drop Him Over His Gaza Views

Singer songwriter Paul Weller is taking legal action against his former accountants, for discrimination after they terminated their professional relationship with him because he has accused Israel of committing genocide...

August 20, 2025
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  • falsely-accused-of-crime
  • miscarriages-of-justice

Horizon IT Inquiry: Publication of Initial Report on Redress and Human Impact of Post Office Scandal

The Post Office Horizon IT scandal has been recognised as one of the UK’s most serious...

July 8, 2025
Press Releases
  • crime

Hodge Jones & Allen Acquires Birds Solicitors

Birds Solicitors’ founder, Steven Bird, and his entire team have joined the existing criminal...

July 1, 2025
HJA In The News
  • Essex Mental Health Inquiry
  • medical-negligence

Lampard Inquiry: Dissatisfaction Sets In As Mental Health Inquiry Moves Ahead

The Inquiry is examining the deaths of more than 2,000 people at NHS-run inpatient units in...

May 16, 2025
HJA In The News
  • crime
  • protest-law

Activists Acquitted After ‘Genocide’ Spray Paint Protest At Labour Conference Entrance

Youth Demand claimed responsibility for the initial protest. Laura O’Brien, Partner and Head of the Protest and Public Order Team at Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors represented two Youth Demand…

May 6, 2025
HJA In The News

Hodge Jones & Allen Drives Forward Growth With 2025 Annual Promotions

Hodge Jones & Allen solicitors is pleased to announce our annual promotions as part of our commitment to growth and excellence. We’re proud to elevate deserving team members to new…

May 1, 2025
Press Releases
  • #Essex
  • inquest
  • medical-negligence

Grieving Families Come Face-To-Face With Health Providers For The First Time As Lampard Inquiry Continues

The families of loved ones who died while under the care of mental health services in Essex will come face-to-face with care providers for the first time as the Lampard…

April 28, 2025
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  • asbestos
  • lung-cancer
  • mesothelioma

Achieving Justice For Michael – A Mesothelioma Settlement

Michael, a carpenter and joiner in his mid-70s residing in Kent, England, was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a terminal cancer caused by asbestos exposure. This diagnosis stemmed from his career as…

April 16, 2025
Press Releases

End Of An Era As Social Justice Lawyer Calls Time On 48-Year Career

Patrick Allen, senior partner at Hodge Jones & Allen (HJA) is to retire from the firm he co-founded in 1977. During a lifetime of legal practice, Patrick has been a…

April 11, 2025
Press Releases
  • protest-law

Hodge Jones & Allen Protest Team Raise Concerns About Treatment Of Peaceful Protestors With UN

Members of the Hodge Jones & Allen protest team raised concerns about the treatment of peaceful protestors in the UK when they met with the UN Special Rapporteur on Environmental…

April 4, 2025
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