Hickman & Rose

Partner. Civil Litigation.

Helen Stone is a civil litigator who specialises in vindicating the rights of those who had have suffered at the hands of the state. Her core work includes inquests, civil claims, and complaints against the police, as well as claims for judicial review and public inquiries.

A dedicated and tenacious solicitor, Helen has long experience in representing at inquests the families of people who died after contact with the police or while in custody. Her cases include some of the most significant police and prison death cases of recent years, helping to achieve justice for the bereaved.

Helen is also an accomplished in public inquiry lawyer, having acted for clients in the Azelle Rodney Inquiry, the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, and the Undercover Policing Inquiry.

Helen carries out public law work on behalf of her clients, including acting in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

Helen has helped her clients achieve significant sums in compensation from state agencies. She also uses her litigation skills to represent both claimants and defendants in civil fraud claims.

Helen also advises those seeking to achieve accountability for the actions of state agents, whether through disciplinary or criminal proceedings, and in seeking to force authorities to change their policies and procedures.

Helen joined Hickman & Rose in 2010 and became a partner in 2022.

Police Actions Lawyers Group, Inquest Lawyers Group, Fraud Lawyers Association.

Helen has a Masters degree in Human Rights Law from the University of Nottingham.