Members of the civil liberties team at boutique firm ITN Solicitors ‘work particularly well on cases that cover many different specialisms’, with a distinguished record in national security matters, policing and protest regulations, and prisoners’ rights. The department is managed by William Kenyon, who ’is always a step or two ahead of anyone else’ in detention matters, proving a valuable resource for British citizens detained overseas. Kate Hallam is ‘a truly formidable force’ in protest-related actions against the police, and is also active in inquests and judicial reviews.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘William Kenyon and Kate Hallam are the dream team in actions against the police. They are versatile, highly competent, and bring passion to the job. Absolute stars.’
‘William Kenyon provides effective leadership so you know cases get the attention they deserve.’
‘Kate Hallam brings a wealth of experience from her earlier work in crime, which is invaluable in actions against the police work, and means working with her makes you better at your job.’
‘ITN Solicitors is one of those great boutique firms where they manage to excel in all departments. They work particularly well on cases that cover many different specialisms.’
‘William Kenyon is brilliant to work with, particularly on prison and public law cases. He is always a step or two ahead of anyone else.’
‘Hard-working and dynamic civil liberties and human rights team, taking on a range of cases.’
‘Kate Hallam is hard-working and thoughtful, with excellent research skills.’
‘Kate Hallam is a rising star within the legal world. Her case preparation is exceptional. Meticulous, detail-oriented, and devoted to her clients’ interests, she is a truly formidable force.’
Key clients
- C4 – Habeas Application
- QX – TEO Challenge
- XR Autumn Uprising
- XR Autumn Uprising
- ADCU (Uber v Sefton)
- S3 and other SIAC cases
Work highlights
- Acted in a novel application 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.
- Acted for a client seeking to review the decision to impose and maintain obligations imposed on him pursuant to his Temporary Exclusion Order.
- Acted for a large number of XR activists who were allegedly unlawfully arrested at significant XR protests.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
William Kenyon