Neil Hudgell
Hudgell SolicitorsIn the wake of several high-profile public inquiries, Hudgell Solicitors ‘is emerging as a competitor’ in challenging the failings of state bodies and institutions, undertaking judicial review claims, and representing bereaved families in inquests. Executive chairman Neil Hudgell regularly handles inquiries and inquests of national significance, while head of civil liberties Vicky Richardson excels in cases involving police assault, unlawful arrest, and breaches of data protection laws. Terry Wilcox manages the public inquiries team, and Leanne Windass specialises in actions against the police.
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‘Hudgell’s has an increasing body of high-profile civil liberties cases and is emerging as a competitor in the field.’
‘Client focused. They work hard for their clients and build genuine strong relationships with them, which greatly assists in managing a case.’
‘Terry Wilcox is brilliant. Really goes over and above for his clients.’
‘They treat people as individuals and deal with them in a very friendly manner. They provide support where needed and are always available for a chat if need be. You always feel welcome when you visit their offices and a hot drink is always available if you want one. You are always made to feel welcome and wanted.’
‘Terry Wilcox has been particularly considerate and professional. He is compassionate, knowledgeable, and very understanding. Nothing has been too much for Terry and he has made us feel like part of his team.’
‘In seeking to defend fundamental civil liberties with judgment, vigour, and compassion, the firm’s own guiding principles are reflected in those same principles it seeks to uphold for its clients. Its total commitment is something that those it seeks to assist can take for granted.’
- ‘This firm is distinctive in that its focus has always been on those cases where the rights of the individual are threatened by significant state actors and it is prepared to take substantial risk.’
- ‘Having identified a meritorious case at the outset, Hudgell’s is more prepared than most of its competitors to take risks and, quite literally, put its time and resources where its mouth is.’
Key clients
- 400+ Post Office Horizon clients
- Relatives of people killed at the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing
- 170+ injured survivors of the Manchester Arena bombing
- Family of Lewis Skelton (deceased)
- Groups with Core Participant Status at Covid-19 Inquiry
- Martin Hibbert
- Families of Gabriel Kovari, Daniel Whitworth, Anthony Walgate and Jack Taylor – victims of convicted murderer Stephen Port
- Victims of London terror attack
- Family of Laura Winham (deceased)
- Carole Butler (mother of Debbie Padley – deceased)
- Family of Nicola Bulley (deceased)
- NHSWB (NHS Whistleblowers)
Work highlights
- Represented more than 650 former subpostmasters across England and Wales who were victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal.
- Represented - on a pro bono basis - the family of Nicola Bulley at the very high profile inquest into her death.
- Represented approximately 170 injured survivors of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, with negotiations progressing with a group of defendants.
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Neil Hudgell, Vicky Richardson, Terry Wilcox, Leanne Windass