Approach

Ethos

We emphasise equality and respect for human dignity within the firm and with our clients.

Aims

Many of our clients belong to groups that are marginalised or suffer prejudice in our society. We aim to ensure that our clients' rights are protected and enforced, despite any such prejudice.

Through our work for our clients and our work in training and education, we aim to break down prejudice and increase the availability of high quality services, including legal services, to the core groups from whom our clients are drawn.

Through our internal structure we aim to show that it is possible to be an effective and successful legal aid lawyer and still have a life.

Achievements

Identified in the Legal 500 Directory as a leading Human Rights practice.

According to independent interviews by Chambers & Partners UK, Scott-Moncrieff, Harbour & Sinclair is "without rival in the mental health field," working on behalf of detained patients and individuals with mental health issues.

Notable cases are listed under the relevant consultants on the People page.