Public law & human rights
"Wilson Solicitors are really at the top of the game in the civil liberties and human rights field."
Helping you challenge public decisions
We know that when you are on the wrong end of a government decision, be it national or local, you will feel confused, concerned, and anxious to know if the decision is lawful or not. Our public law department is here to help, and to seek redress for any loss you have suffered.
Why choose us?
Proven success record
10+ Public law and human rights specialists
Recommended in the Legal 500 and Chambers directories
Multilingual Support
Experts in public law
We have a wide range of experience in advising on the lawfulness of government decisions and bringing legal proceedings against government in order to ensure it acts within the law. Our team regularly brings public law challenges against government decisions – notably through Judicial Review proceedings, where the court is asked to review whether a decision is lawful or not. We also assist clients to seek damages from the state where it has acted unlawfully. We team up with some of the best barristers in the country to bring these challenges. We also train and run workshops externally on our areas of expertise.
Our public law & human rights services
- Community Care – care and support from social services
- Claims Against Public Authorities
- Judicial Review – Public Interest
- Asylum support – challenging decisions and delays in your asylum accommodation or financial support
- Business and Human Rights – claims for forced labour and modern slavery
- Judicial Review – Detention and Immigration
- Inquest lawyers for families after a death in custody and care
Success
We have succeeded in winning substantial damages for many individuals who have been the victims of unlawful government action. We have a particular reputation for bringing actions against the Home Office for the unlawful detention of individuals and for victims of human trafficking. We also have significant experience in community care matters, securing support from local authorities for adults with care needs, families without recourse to public funds, age-disputed children and care leavers. We also advise on bringing actions against the police and the prison service.
Meet the Public Law & Human Rights team
Anna Olney-Smith
Solicitor
Public Law & Human Rights
Becky Cutler-Methven
Associate Solicitor and Team Leader
Immigration Law
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Immigration Law
From personal, family, and business immigration advice on all visa and citizenship types, to representation at appeals, against deportation and detention. Applications for asylum, challenges to government policy, and national security cases.
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