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Post Office Representation
No win no fee Horizon IT claims
Benefit from the representation of our experienced Post Office Horizon lawyers at no upfront cost to you. Cases are covered pro bono, by no win no fee arrangements or through Legal Aid to take clients from challenging their convictions to pursuing compensation settlements.
Fighting for Justice
Hudgell Solicitors are the legal firm at the forefront of the continuing fight for justice for former Sub-postmasters who were victims of what is now recognised to have been the biggest miscarriage of justice in UK legal history.
Our expert legal team is proud to stand at the side of victims and their families across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, representing law-abiding, honest and hard-working people whose lives and reputations were ruined when prosecuted for crimes they did not commit, based on unreliable computer evidence.
We have unrivalled experience in cases relating to the Horizon Scandal, having already helped more than 70 people to clear their names at the Court of Appeal, and leading civil claims for damages for malicious prosecution.
Supporting former Sub-postmasters by:
- Providing free confidential and sensitive legal support
- Challenging more unsafe convictions for crimes people did not commit
- Leading civil claims for compensation which truly reflect the damage caused to lives
- Providing legal advice to people offered payments through the Historical Shortfall Scheme (HSS)
- Holding those responsible to account by representing Sub-postmasters at Public Inquiry
Legal expertise and dedication at no cost
Our dedicated Post Office Horizon Scandal legal team, led by Solicitor Neil Hudgell and one of the UK’s leading appellant barristers in Tim Moloney KC of Doughty Street Chambers, provides its expertise and dedication at no cost to clients.
We are supported in our work by specialist forensic accountants from Second Sight, who were at one stage hired by the Post Office to investigate discrepancies in branch accounts, giving us unrivalled knowledge of Horizon‘s failings, and how unexplained discrepancies in accounts occurred.
Client Testimonials
Jo Hamilton: ‘In spite of the enormous task their professionalism and utter dedication to their clients is second to none. Every step has been explained and every question answered. I know I am in the safest of hands for the rest of my battle and I can’t recommend Hudgells more highly. They are quite simply the best and I thank Neil Hudgell and his amazing team for everything.’
Ian Warren: ‘From the outset, the level of communication, empathy, jargon free diligence on Hudgells’ part, delivered with an attitude of “we are here to help you“ and encouragement by all members of their staff, has been first class.’
Hasmukh Shingadia: ‘We have found the team outstanding. From day one their sheer professional and gentle manner came across to both my wife and me. They are very patient and can be approached at all times and they will answer all questions with complete clarity. The ease with which they can be reached is remarkable as they will reply to any queries quickly. I would recommend Hudgell Solicitors highly.’
Tom Hedges: ‘I have nothing but praise for Hudgells. They have been approachable, attentive, supportive and so far, very successful in getting me the justice I deserve.’
Karen Wilson: ‘They care, listen and deliver. Supporting, helpful, encouraging and compassionate are some of the words to describe team Hudgell. Having been badly bruised from the Post Office Scandal, with Hudgells representing myself for my late husband Julian, in time I can begin to heal.’
Wendy Buffrey: ‘Hudgells have been incredible throughout our claim, we have been treated with the utmost care. They are professional but do not lose sight of the fact that we know nothing of the law. They explain everything in way that is easy to understand. Can’t recommend them more strongly if you need help with a claim Hudgells should be your first stop.’
Former sub-postmistress has named cleared in court after 20 years – and heads straight to Public Inquiry to see Paula Vennells give evidence
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Former subpostmaster, 81, finally set to receive more than £200,000 compensation – but it’s still ‘too little and too late’
A lawyer representing a victim of the Post Office Horizon scandal who is set to receive more than £200,000 compensation says his case has taken ‘two years too long’ to reach this stage – and that the settlement offered is ‘still too little’ given the suffering he has endured. Francis Duff, 81, was forced out […]
‘Post Office took thousands from us – now we’re being denied proper compensation because it won’t admit causing us to go bankrupt’
Like hundreds of others, Tony Downey’s dream of running a rural Post Office turned into a nightmare. Continuing shortfalls in his branch accounts – caused by the faulty Horizon accounting system – led to him losing his livelihood, declaring himself bankrupt and suffering from crippling anxiety and depression. Such was the impact on life, he […]
Judge prevents claim that ‘Manchester bombing didn’t happen’ from being used as a defence against survivors’ harassment case for damages
A High Court Judge today blocked a man from claiming the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing didn’t happen as part of his defence to a legal claim brought against him – labelling his conspiracy theories as ‘preposterous’, ‘absurd’ and ‘fantastical’. Hudgell Solicitors represent survivor Martin Hibbert in a civil claim for harassment, misuse of private information […]
‘I went bankrupt because of Post Office Horizon scandal – now I’m 65 and looking for a part-time job after selling my home, and receivers want to take most of my compensation’
At the age of 65, having recently sold his house for some much-needed funds, former sub-postmaster Stefan Fountain is currently on the lookout for a part-time job. Twenty-two years after taking over a Post Office in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire – a job he thought would be ‘for life’ – he is thinking about how he […]
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