ITN Solicitors houses a claimant-focused practice with a specialism in national security cases, prisoner rights, actions against the police, and inquests into deaths of individuals in custody. Spearheading the team, William Kenyon has an in-depth understanding of prison law and regularly handles judicial reviews relating to the criminal justice system. Lochlinn Parker left the firm in May 2023.
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‘William Kenyon is an exceptional solicitor. He cares a great deal about his clients' cases and gives detailed and tireless thought both to the everyday management of a claim and the legal arguments being run. Any client would be lucky to have him.’
- 'ITN is well established as a go-to firm for anyone seeking to challenge the decision of a public body. They are well-known for interesting and groundbreaking public law cases, including national security cases.'
- 'William Kenyon is a go-to lawyer for anyone bringing a claim in civil liberties cases. He has recently brought a series of groundbreaking cases and is now a regular in the Supreme Court. He quickly spots novel points of law. He is very charming, and clients always return to him.'
Work highlights
- Acted for habeas corpus on behalf of a client who is being detained indefinitely in a detention camp in North East Syria by the Kurdish authorities in a novel application.
- Acting for a client who seeks to review the decision to impose obligations onto him that arguably breaches his rights under Article 8 ECHR.
- Representing several individuals in appeals before the Special Immigration Appeals Commission relating to the deprivation of their citizenship on national security grounds.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
William Kenyon