Nancy Collins Email & Phone Number

I act for families bereaved by deaths in custody or state care, prisoners and those who have suffered an injustice by public authorities. I have particular expertise in acting for people with learning disabilities who have suffered an abuse of their rights whilst detained or in the care of the state.I represent people who seek to hold to account those acting on behalf of the state. I have particular expertise in representing people whose loved ones have died in state care or detention, those who suffer injustice in prison and individuals with learning disabilities who are caught up in the criminal justice system. My cases include:• Claims and challenges against the police• The Ministry of Justice• Local Authorities• Public law challenges.I specialise in acting for individuals with learning disabilities who have become caught up in the criminal justice system, people who have suffered discrimination on grounds of race, gender and disability, prisoners and the families of people who have died in police or prison custody or in mental health detention. I have a particular interest in challenging unlawful decisions by public authorities on behalf of political or campaigning groups in any of these areas."An excellent solicitor, intelligent, meticulous, hyper-efficient but always unflappable. She also provides exceptional client care. She works very hard and knows her cases backwards." - Legal 500, 2021