Hodge Jones & Allen Joins Forces with Veterans Welfare Group to Bolster Legal Support for Armed Forces Personnel
Press Release
21st November 2024
Veterans Welfare Group announces that Hodge Jones & Allen, a highly respected law firm with over four decades of experience, has joined its directory. This partnership aims to strengthen the legal support available to veterans and military personnel, ensuring access to justice for those who have served.
Hodge Jones & Allen, renowned for their commitment to representing individuals in extraordinary circumstances, will contribute their legal expertise in various areas crucial to the military community.
By joining, Hodge Jones & Allen are bringing their vast expertise in the legal industry, to help tackle the legal challenges often faced by veterans and military personnel much more effectively. Their specialised services include critical areas, ensuring that military members and their families receive the justice and representation they deserve.
Hodge Jones & Allen’s Landmark Cases in Industrial & Human Rights Cases for Ex-Servicemen
Experienced Advocates in Military Law and Human Rights
Their legal team, led by Senior Partner Patrick Allen, has championed the rights of UK service members through significant cases, including representing Gulf War illness claimants. Partner Jocelyn Cockburn, from their Human Rights Military Team, achieved a landmark victory at the Supreme Court in the 2013 Snatch Land Rover case.
This case set a historic precedent allowing British troops to rely on the Human Rights Act, even when deployed in active service abroad. Jocelyn’s team has consistently succeeded in challenging the Ministry of Defence in judicial reviews and representing families in some of the most sensitive and high-profile military inquests.
Expertise in Industrial Disease and Injury Claims
In 2024 Lyndsey Gordon-Webb, Partner in the Asbestos and Industrial Disease Team, joined the firm to expand their commitment to military clients. A specialist in industrial disease and personal injury claims, Lyndsey represents service members affected by hearing loss, PTSD, non-freezing cold injury, and respiratory disease. With deep personal insight into military life – her husband served in the Army for 23 years – Lyndsey has won millions of pounds worth of compensation for her clients, and even today, she ensures their strong relationship with the military community.
A Former Warrant Officer’s Journey from Silence to Compensation
Hodge Jones & Allen represent a former Warrant Officer in his compensation claim against the Ministry of Defence (MOD). His prolonged exposure to loud noises during his service has resulted in permanent hearing loss and tinnitus. This condition has led to his medical discharge from the Army, rendering him unable to continue his military career due to the injuries sustained.
They have successfully secured an admission of liability from the MOD and are currently negotiating a settlement. Their goal is to guarantee that his future requirements are met and that he receives full compensation for his losses.
“We are delighted to support the Veterans Welfare Group and Armed Forces community. Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors remains steadfast in their dedication to empowering veterans and their families as they transition to civilian life,” said Lyndsey Gordon-Webb, partner, Hodge Allen & Jones.
“We are thrilled to welcome Hodge Jones & Allen to our directory of trusted legal professionals at the Veterans Welfare Group. Their extensive experience and commitment to providing exceptional legal services for ex-military personnel align perfectly with our mission to support veterans and their families” said Alex Seymour, CEO, Veterans Welfare Group.
About Hodge Jones & Allen
Hodge Jones & Allen has represented ordinary people caught up in extraordinary events for over forty-seven years. The firm was founded in 1977 by Henry Hodge, Peter Jones, and Patrick Allen. To this day, Patrick Allen is still at the helm, and the firm remains committed to providing first-class legal help to individuals across the UK based on a strong set of ethical values that permeate throughout the firm.
The philosophy at Hodge Jones & Allen has always been to enable individuals to gain access to justice where otherwise they might be denied it, and this ethos remains as strong today as it did back then. They strive to correct wrongs, achieve justice for all, and resolve personal legal matters to get our clients the best results. Their strong values and track record of past and current work define us and sit at the heart of what they do. Our results and client feedback speak for themselves.
Hodge Jones & Allen has expertise in Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence, Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Financial Crime and Regulatory, Housing and Property Disputes, Medical Negligence, Mental Capacity and deputyship, Personal Injury, Asbestos and mesothelioma, Wills and probate, and Environmental Justice.
About Veterans Welfare Group
Veterans Welfare Group is a support hub for serving military personnel, veterans and their families, bringing together a network of trusted, independent professionals providing advice and guidance, especially to those impacted by long-term injury. Our services are available pre-, during and post-discharge.
Our dedicated in-house support team, along with our network of trusted members, possesses the skills and expertise to provide veteran financial support, legal compensation advice, post-service employment support, and physical & psychological rehabilitation support.
We understand the complexities of various types of injuries and their impact on everyday life.
By combining our knowledge and lived experience, we listen to your concerns and create tailored pathways to ensure military personnel, veterans, and their families receive the right support and guidance every step of the way. Injuries sustained during service are often highly complex, which is why it’s essential to choose professionals with extensive experience in the field.
This is where we come in. Supported by our internal team, we collaborate with a unique network of dedicated solicitors, specialist financial advisers, and professional therapy and care providers. Each member of our network meets our stringent criteria and is a proven expert in their field.