21st June 2017
Commenting on the personal injury reforms included into today’s Queen’s Speech as part a new Civil Liability Bill, Vidisha Joshi, managing partner and head of PI at London law firm, Hodge Jones & Allen says: “It is hugely disappointing that the Government has decided to plough ahead with the personal injury reforms in a new…
20th June 2017
London law firm, Hodge Jones & Allen (HJA) has been instructed by a number of former residents of Grenfell Tower. “Our teams are working together to provide full coordinated legal advice on housing, the inquiry, human rights and personal injury matters,” said Jocelyn Cockburn, partner and joint head of the firm’s civil liberties team. “Our…
19th June 2017
Jocelyn Cockburn and Susie Labinjoh leading human rights lawyers have welcomed the establishment of the independent judicial public inquiry to run in tandem with the criminal investigation into the Grenfell Tower fire. “Serious questions must be answered about how and why this disaster happened and who is responsible for so many deaths and injuries. The…
19th May 2017
Greame Hydari has been shortlisted for this year Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year in criminal defence category for championing rights of defendants with autism. Graeme is a specialist defence solicitor representing those who are on the Autistic Disorder Spectrum (ASD) including those with Asperger’s Syndrome. Legal Aid Practitioners Group (LAPG) is a membership body representing…
18th May 2017
Patrick Allen, senior partner at Hodge Jones & Allen (HJA) was last night recognised for his long service to the legal profession with a lifetime achievement award at the Solicitors Journal Awards. The award recognised Patrick’s contribution to the profession and coincides with the firm’s 40th anniversary year. Speaking about the award, John van der…
