Police law (forces and constables)

Serjeants' Inn Chambers

‘At the top of the tree for police law’, Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ’has an excellent reputation in representing police forces, whether it be civil claims, inquests, employment law or regulatory matters’. Acting for all police forces around the country, the set is also regularly trusted to represent the NCA, IOPC, and Police and Crime Commissioners. In Watson v PSNI, John Beggs KC represented the respondent as the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland ruled that police officers in that jurisdiction could not face disciplinary proceedings in relation to pre-attestation misconduct. ‘A true leader in police law’, Gerard Boyle KC is representing the NPCC in the Undercover Policing Inquiry, as well as acting for West Midlands Police in the inquest into the death of Sean Fitzgerald during a police raid. Acting on behalf of the Chief Constable of West Mercia Police, Dijen Basu KC prosecuted a police constable before a police misconduct hearing panel regarding an allegation she used excessive force on former Aston Villa footballer Dalian Atkinson, who died after being shot with a Taser by the force.

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'The clerks are a pleasure to deal with and very responsible. Lee in particular goes out of his way to assist and offer an excellent service, making recommendations as appropriate and fitting in matters where possible. '
'The clerks are generally prompt, efficient and courteous - providing exactly what is needed.'
'Excellent clerking, in particular senior clerk Lee ,who is very approachable and straightforward.'
'All clerks provide an excellent service.'
'Serjeants' inn are a very strong police law set and one of our go to's for such work.'
'The Chambers are excellent. The availability of Counsel in Police work is vast and they are extremely accommodating.'
'One of the strongest chambers for police law. They do extensive criminal and professional discipline work.'
'Serjeants' Inn are at the top of the tree for police law.'

Anwält*innen

Führende Anwält*innen

Führende Prozessanwält*innen ihres Fachgebiets mit einer langjährigen Erfolgsbilanz in wegweisenden Fällen und breiter Anerkennung von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern. Alle in den letzten zwei Runden zu KCs ernannten Prozessanwält*innen werden weiter unten angeführt.

Dijen Basu KC

‘Dijen is like a wolf in sheep’s clothing. He is unassuming but it is an absolute marvel to witness him on his feet. He does not shy away from challenging a witness even when the subject matter is extremely sensitive. He also takes no prisoners when it comes to attacking the position of opposing counsel. Fearless, there is no other word.’

John Beggs KC

Gerard Boyle KC

‘Gerard is a true leader in police law. He is an outstanding court advocate with excellent client handling skills. He knows just how to calibrate very sensitive points in high-stakes cases.’

Ian Skelt KC

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James Berry KC

‘James is incredibly approachable, good with clients of all ranks and matches this with an excellent grasp of police law. His advocacy is understated – which suits the subject matter – but highly effective.’

George Thomas KC

‘George has an excellent level of knowledge and recall. He is a public order policing expert and a great advocate, especially with juries.’

Führende Juniors

Führende Juniors haben bedeutende Erfahrung in signifikanten Fällen und eine starke Marktreputation sowohl bei Wettbewerbern als auch bei Mandanten, wodurch sie als Prozessanwält*innen der Zukunft angesehen werden.