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We are DPG – Deighton Pierce Glynn – specialist civil rights and judicial review solicitors in London and Bristol; top rated in Chambers and Legal 500 directories

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  • Job Title: Paralegal – Public Law and Civil Claims Team Location: Bristol Employment Type: Permanent Salary: £25,360 per a...

    23 January, 2025

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    07 January, 2025

  • Most Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) have an expiry date of 31 December 2024 – as the Home Secretary has decided to rep...

    20 December, 2024
Outstanding Achievement of the year - Modern Law Awards 2022

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  • The firm has supported the struggle for human rights in Colombia since 2008 when Sue Willman joined an international delegation of lawyers with the Colombian Ca...

  • The Disability Justice Project was founded by Inclusion London to support London Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations (DDPOs) to use the law to help Deaf/Di...

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dpg_law Deighton Pierce Glynn @dpg_law ·
7 Jan

A new year, and @mojgovuk implementation of judge-recommended reforms to “closed material procedures” (national security court processes) is still awaited. Will implementation happen soon?

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dpg_law Deighton Pierce Glynn @dpg_law ·
20 Dec

BRPs will expire on 31 Dec 2024, replaced by eVisas – a digital-only way to prove immigration status. If you need help or want to learn about options for potential issues, visit our website

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dpg_law Deighton Pierce Glynn @dpg_law ·
17 Dec

Jury concludes that failures by the mental health ward in which Jessica Powell was detained led to her death. Jessica’s family is represented by Ruth Mellor of DPG instructing Ben McCormack of @gcnchambers, with invaluable support provided by @INQUEST_ORG

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dpg_law Deighton Pierce Glynn @dpg_law ·
4 Dec

Inquest into the death of Jessica Powell to start on 9 December 2024. The parents of Jessica Powell are hoping that an upcoming inquest will answer their questions about their daughter’s death following an incident on a mental health ward 4 years ago.

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  • “Deighton Pierce Glynn fields a ‘brilliant team of talented lawyers who have a broad and deep understanding of civil liberties and human rights claims, including administrative and civil law'. The firm specialises in acting for detainees who have a mental or physical illness or disability, children, victims of trafficking or torture and those who have been detained for very long periods or are from a European Union state or a country where removal is difficult. Other strengths include representing families at inquests whose relatives have died in prison and police custody, securing release from detention in immigration removal centres and prisons under immigration powers, and helping victims of modern slavery.”

    Legal 500

  • “DPG consistently focuses on the best interests of the client; they combine excellent technical legal skills with complete and unwavering commitment to often very vulnerable clients.”

    Legal 500

  • “This firm is like no other – their dedication, passion and commitment to social justice and helping vulnerable individuals is extraordinary.”

    Legal 500

  • “Deighton Pierce Glynn is staffed by professionals who truly care to support those whose rights are not respected and have been treated unfairly by statutory services. They are respectful, knowledgeable and thorough. They strive to support individuals as well as make systemic changes.”

    Legal 500

  • “DPG’s communication is exceptional. They are prompt, expert, paying attention not just to the client’s legal situation but also to their personal circumstances, needs and capabilities. Flexible, compassionate, understandable and accessible.”

    Legal 500

  • “Passionate, committed and highly knowledgeable. They have exceptional expertise within the team, combined with a level headed and realistic approach and genuine empathy for the people they represent.”

    Legal 500

  • “DPG is an industry leader in public law strategic litigation cases. They are very knowledgeable in the areas of law impacting asylum seekers, refugees and migrants more generally. They have a genuine passion for advancing justice for those discriminated against because of their migration status. As a team they are approachable, responsive, passionate and extremely knowledgeable.”

    Legal 500

  • "Deighton Pierce Glynn's 'passionate and extremely knowledgeable' team is well known for representing individuals and charities in highly sensitive judicial reviews and inquiries, covering the government's handling of the pandemic, Home Office policy and practices, and safeguarding issues."

    Legal 500

  • “They have real expertise across a wide range of public law matters.”

    Chambers 2017

  • “They are a very organised, strategic, creative firm that thinks outside the box.”

    Chambers 2017

  • “Clever, hardworking and committed to getting results for clients"

    Legal 500, 2016

  • “The attention to detail, level of preparation and level of intelligence and thought that goes into their work is just a step above anyone else.”

    Chambers 2017