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  • air-pollution

Mother Praised by Government as She Reaches Settlement over Daughter’s ‘Air Pollution’ Death

The mother of a nine-year-old girl who was the first person to have air pollution recorded as a cause of death on her death certificate has agreed an undisclosed settlement…

October 31, 2024
Press Releases
  • #Essex
  • medical-negligence
  • mental-health

Lead Campaigners Meet Health Secretary to Express Concerns about Lampard Inquiry

Bereaved families in the Lampard Inquiry today met Health Secretary Wes Streeting to ask him to help deliver justice for their loved ones. Melanie Leahy, Julia Hopper and their legal…

October 17, 2024
HJA In The News
  • personal-injury
  • road-traffic-accident

Coroner’s Report Calls for Action after Tragic Pedestrian Death on Great West Road

On 11 September 2022, Terence Gillard was crossing the Great West Road in Hounslow in West London when he was struck by an oncoming vehicle. He was taken to hospital…

October 14, 2024
Press Releases
  • protest-law

Statement On The Sentencing of Anna Holland

Katie McFadden, Associate in the Criminal Defence team at Hodge Jones & Allen, responds to Anna Holland’s sentencing: “We are deeply disappointed by the sentence handed down to Anna Holland…

September 27, 2024
Press Releases
  • asbestos
  • asbestos-related-disease
  • mesothelioma

Family of Mining Surveyor Who Died Of Asbestos-Related Cancer Launch Urgent Witness Appeal

The son of a former mining surveyor who died of mesothelioma has spoken of the anguish of discovering his father’s asbestos-related cancer diagnosis, just a month before he died. The…

September 24, 2024
HJA In The News
  • criminal-defence
  • falsely-accused-of-crime
  • protest-law

Raj Chada Named The Times ‘Lawyer of the Week’ for Defending Free Speech Case

Raj Chada, a partner and Head of Crime, Financial Crime & Regulatory team, has been recognised as The Times ‘Lawyer of the Week’ for his successful representation of Trudi Warner,…

September 6, 2024
HJA In The News
  • family-law

Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors Announces the Appointment of Vanessa Friend as Head of Family Law

HJA is pleased to announce the appointment of Vanessa Friend as the new Head of its Family Law department. Vanessa, a highly accomplished family law solicitor, brings over 15 years…

August 29, 2024
HJA In The News
  • crime

Humpty Dumpty: Can The King’s Men Put Criminal Justice Back Together Again?

ULaw grad Priya Pandya looks at the impact of Operation Early Dawn while drawing comparisons to the popular nursery rhyme. The majority of us know the infamous nursery rhyme ‘Humpty…

July 26, 2024
HJA In The News

HJA Secures Conditional Discharge And Avoids a Banning Order for 16-Year-Old Ukrainian Refugee in Champion’s League Final Pitch Invasion Case

HJA acted for a 16-year old Ukrainian refugee who ran out onto the pitch at the start of the Champion’s League Final at Wembley Stadium on 1st June 2024. He…

July 26, 2024
HJA In The News
  • falsely-accused-of-crime

Post Office Horizon System Offences Act 2024: Quashing Wrongful Convictions of Sub-Postmasters and Mistresses

On 24 May 2024 the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Act passed into law. The Act quashed the convictions of hundreds of sub-postmasters and mistresses (SPMs). The Horizon IT Scandal…

July 24, 2024
HJA In The News
  • civil-liberties
  • human-rights
  • sexual-abuse

Response to Government Consultation on Limitation in Abuse Cases by Hodge Jones and Allen

From 15 May to 10 July 2024, the previous Government ran a consultation on limitation in abuse cases. In particular, the consultation sought to consider the recommendations made by the…

July 22, 2024
HJA In The News
  • challenging-housing-decisions
  • housing-discrimination

Securing Safe And Suitable Housing: A Victory For Our Client Against Unsuitable Accommodation

Our client was living in unsuitable hotel accommodation with her three young children in London. She was living there for approximately two months. The property was highly unsuitable as it…

July 16, 2024
HJA In The News
  • crime
  • general-crime

Great success for Caroline Liggins and Her Team

Caroline Liggins and her team have secured another significant not guilty verdict. On November 28, 2023, their client was arrested and subsequently faced trial for a Section 18 Grievous Bodily…

July 12, 2024
HJA In The News
  • crime
  • criminal-defence

Unanimous Not Guilty Verdict In Wounding With Intent To Do Grievous Bodily Harm Trial

After a 5 day trial, Mr K was acquitted of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm (really serious harm). The charge dates back to 30 January 2022, where…

July 11, 2024
HJA In The News
  • no-win-no-fee
  • personal-injury

Hodge Jones & Allen Announces Exciting New Partnership with Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People

Hodge Jones & Allen is proud to announce its new partnership with Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF), marking a significant milestone in our commitment to supporting the disabled…

July 5, 2024
HJA In The News
  • crime
  • falsely-accused-of-crime
  • protest-law

Raj Chada’s Insights on BBC Investigation into Civil Injunctions Against Protests

We are pleased to highlight an insightful interview featuring Raj Chada, the head of the Crime, Financial Crime & Regulatory at Hodge Jones & Allen, on the BBC’s recent investigation…

July 2, 2024
Press Releases
  • no-win-no-fee
  • personal-injury

Regent College London (RCL) And Hodge Jones & Allen Launch Personal Injury Clinic To Offer Free Legal Advice To The General Public

Regent College London and Hodge Jones & Allen are excited to announce the launch of a new Personal Injury Clinic aimed at providing free legal advice to the general public.…

June 28, 2024
Press Releases
  • divorce
  • family-law

Don’t Expect an Equal Division of Wealth on Divorce, Lawyers Warn

Separating couples expecting an equal share of assets on divorce could be in for a nasty surprise divorce lawyers warn, after a recent Court of Appeal case saw a judge…

June 28, 2024
HJA In The News
  • personal-injury

Hodge Jones & Allen Proudly Joins National and Regional Panels of the Limbless Association, Strengthening Support for Amputees Across the UK

Hodge Jones & Allen is proud to announce its selection to the national and regional panels of the Limbless Association, marking a significant milestone in our long-standing relationship with the…

June 26, 2024
Press Releases
  • no-win-no-fee
  • personal-injury

Hodge Jones & Allen and St Mary’s University Law School Launch Free Personal Injury Clinic for Local Communities

In an exciting new partnership, law firm Hodge Jones & Allen and St Mary’s University Law School announce the establishment of a free Personal Injury Law Clinic aimed at serving…

June 25, 2024
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