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  • asbestos
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Hodge Jones & Allen Join Forces With Veterans Welfare Group to Bolster Legal Support for Armed Forces Personnel

Veterans Welfare Group announces that Hodge Jones & Allen, a highly respected law firm with over four decades of experience, has joined its directory. This partnership aims to strengthen the…

November 21, 2024
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  • medical-negligence
  • mental-health

Autistic Woman Died From Drinking Excessive Water in Mental Health Facility As Carers Failed To Realise It Could Kill Her

The devastated mum of a young autistic woman who died after excessively drinking water says her daughter would still be alive if mental healthcare staff had not neglected her. Catherine…

November 20, 2024
Press Releases
  • family-law

Trio of Family Partner Hires at Hodge Jones & Allen

Hodge Jones & Allen has welcomed three new partners into its growing family law team, taking the total number of partners at the firm to 51. (L-R) Phoebe Hill, Raj…

November 6, 2024
Press Releases
  • falsely-accused-of-crime
  • protest-law

Just Stop Oil Activists Acquitted of Harassment Charges

Today, eight Just Stop Oil activists were acquitted of intentional harassment, by Deputy District Judge Evans at Stratford Magistrates’ Court, following a successful submission that there was no case to…

November 5, 2024
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  • medical-negligence

Neglect in a Place of Safety: The Tragic Loss of Shannara ‘Jade’ Donnelly and Her Family’s Fight for Accountability

We were approached by the family of 22 year old Shannara ‘Jade’ Donnelly following her unexpected death whilst she was detained in a Place of Safety at Chase Farm Hospital…

October 31, 2024
Press Releases
  • 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
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  • #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
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  • 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
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