Bhatt Murphy

Bhatt Murphy sets the pace in its ‘pioneering approach’ and ’unwavering commitment’ in securing successes in police actions, prison law matters, and immigration detention and migrant rights. Advising both individuals in compensation claims, inquests, and public inquiries, and NGOs in judicial reviews, the team is also accomplished in pursuing complex matters to the ECtHR. Janet Farrell is ‘tenacious, innovative, and fearless’ in defending the rights of vulnerable groups detained under immigration powers, while Carolynn Gallwey specialises in civil actions and complaints against the police. Jane Ryan focuses on discrimination claims, constitutional torts, and health and social care. Founding partner Mark Scott enjoys a strong international reputation in detention rights, and Shamik Dutta plays a leading role in key public inquiries. Michael Oswald champions individuals who have been subject to state misconduct, and Sophie Naftalin is considered ’a trailblazer and a force to be reckoned with’ in the arena of violence against women and girls, while Charlotte Haworth Hird is ‘peerless’ in health and social care challenges. Colin Gregory has been hailed ’a real star of the future’ in immigration detention and migrant rights work, and Raju Bhatt remains a key contact. Tony Murphy left the firm in October 2024.