Kate Maynard specialises in civil litigation on behalf of people who have been failed by the criminal justice system: victims of crime, victims of miscarriages of justice and those on the receiving end of the abuse of police power. She is an expert on inquest law who has represented individuals in some of the most significant recent inquests involving allegations of abuse of power by state bodies. She has particular expertise in deaths following police contact and in prison and immigration custody. Kate also carries our public law work on behalf of claimants and defendants in civil actions relating to her main practice areas. Kate forges close professional relationships with her clients which endure over what is often years while striving to achieve justice in complex and long-burning cases in which she specialises. A pioneer in the emerging legal field of universal jurisdiction (cases which cover various territories and crimes), Kate’s total dedication to her clients’ causes has seen her achieve successes in a variety of complex and high-profile matters.
England - London • Public sector
Hickman & Rose
With a recognisable strength in bringing public law challenges against decisions within the criminal justice system, Hickman & Rose is a trusted advisor to a wide range of individuals and organisations, including a number of major domestic and international human rights charities. Daniel Machover oversees the practice, which has developed an impressive reputation in connection with inquests and public inquiries, interventions for legal charities in cases of significant public interest, and commercial judicial reviews. Inquests expert Kate Maynard focuses on police, prison and immigration death and serious injury claims, while civil litigator Helen Stone brings public law experience acting in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court to the group.
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Testimonials
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‘Hickman & Rose has a superb adminstrative law team.’
‘Helen Stone is a stand-out performer.’
‘Kate Maynard and Stefano Ruis are excellent - very good indeed here. No-one better and look at the size of the cases Kate is running (most at the same time).’
‘One of the "go-to" firms in this area; extremely experienced and dedicated.’
‘Daniel Machover cares about justice as well as being a brilliant lawyer.’
'Kate Maynard is outstanding, very professional and leaves no stone unturned.'
'Stefano Ruis is dedicated to securing effective outcomes for his clients. Stefano takes difficult tactical decisions in a realistic, strategic, and results-driven manner. Stefano has spent many years pursuing difficult public law challenges against the police, and that has given him unique insights and experiences which are of real value.'
Key clients
- Alfred Omishore
- INQUEST and Stopwatch
- The family of Thomas Orchard
- Louise Grennan
- Carla Cumberbatch
- Fresh View Swift Properties Limited
- IML/LST
- Milicent Christian
- 5Rights Foundation
- Ali Babitu Kololo
Work highlights
- Acting for the family of Oladeji Omishore in an ongoing judicial review of the IOPC’s decision to treat police officers involved the restraint of Oladeji prior to his death as witnesses rather than subjects of a conduct or criminal investigation.
- Acting for two charities as interveners before the Supreme Court in a case concerning the evidential test for determining how and whether police officers may commit misconduct when using force.
- Acted for companies bringing judicial review proceedings of Magistrates Courts regarding their decisions in respect of Account Freezing Orders.
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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.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Daniel Machover