Gold Jennings is a leading civil liberties and judicial review law firm based in London.

We are campaigning lawyers specialising in police misconduct, human rights, judicial review, civil claims against public authorities, inquests, inquiries and redress, information law, discrimination and migrant rights.

We are motivated by our clients and offer a personal, holistic and hands on service.

The firm is recognised by the Legal 500 as a leading firm in Civil Liberties/ Human Rights and Public Law categories and is ranked in the Chambers and Partners Guide for Police Law, Administrative and Public Law and Civil Liberties and Human Rights. Matthew Gold, Clare Jennings, Rachel Etheridge, Salima Budhani, Olivia Halse, Louise Eardley, and Tim Lloyd are individually ranked in the Chambers and Partners Guides.

We have a legal aid franchise with the Legal Aid Agency and we are committed to public funded work where available.

In recent years, our firm has been shortlisted for Modern Law Awards (Boutique Law Firm of the Year) and in 2025 our Public Law Team was nominated for the Chambers and Partners Public Law Team of the Year. Our solicitors have also been individually recognised for a number of awards, including Olivia Halse and Rachel Etheridge, who respectively won and were shortlisted for Rising Star at the Modern Law Awards 2023, and Louise Eardley and Clare Jennings, who have been shortlisted at the Women and Diversity in Law Awards 2025.

  • ‘Matthew Gold is my favourite solicitor. He throws himself into every case. He has great judgment, works incredibly hard, and gets terrific results. He is inventive. He is thoughtful and he does everything with a fantastic sense of humour.’

    Legal 500 2025 Civil Liberties and Human Rights

  • ‘This is a small but terrific firm which punches way above its weight in this field. You can guarantee the personal touch. You know everything will be totally thorough and they will put their all into every client’s case.’

    Legal 500 2025 Civil Liberties and Human Rights

  • ‘I have worked with [Gold Jennings] for many years and always found them very thorough in their approach and very committed to their clients. A great team!’

    KC specialising in Civil Liberties and Human Rights

  • "‘a brilliant law firm’" that "‘punches way above its weight’ in migrant rights, police law, criminal justice, inquests and inquiries, supporting claimants in judicial review challenges and civil damages claims". Legal 500 2025

  • Salima Budhani "has significant capabilities advising on immigration matters and regularly acts for children, asylum seekers, and vulnerable individuals"... "‘Olivia Halse stands out for her attention to detail and client care.’" "Clare Jennings is ’a fierce fighter’ whose criminal justice and migrant rights expertise is channelled into challenges targeting high-level policy change, while Matthew Gold ‘throws himself into every case’ in leading civil actions against public authorities". Legal 500 2025

  • "I wholeheartedly recommend Gold Jennings to anyone seeking legal representation. Their exemplary service, genuine care for clients, and unwavering commitment to communication set them apart. I am immensely grateful to Matthew, Alex, Cal and the entire team for their tireless efforts, and I can confidently say that Gold Jennings exceeded my expectations in every aspect."

    A Client

  • ‘A firm which always goes the extra mile for their clients. They are tenacious, every client matters to them and they will look after you.’.. ‘Matthew Gold is an exceptional practitioner'... ‘Clare Jennings is just incredible, and definitely the best solicitor I could hope to work with when supporting clients at the organisation I work for.’ Legal 500 2024.

  • ‘A formidable team who work round the clock to ensure the best client care… Their knowledge of cutting-edge legal developments and procedural savviness is a golden combination.’

    Barrister at 1 Crown Office Row

  • ‘Gold Jennings are brilliant; they fight tirelessly for the rights of migrants, individually but also in terms of systemic issues.’ Legal 500 2023

  • The team at Gold Jennings under Clare Jennings' "expert and driven leadership", is "absolutely first-rate and a match for any of the well-known firms in this field". Matthew Gold has "particular strength in legal challenges involving the miscarriage of justice", Rachel Etheridge's "work was outstanding across the board".

    Legal 500 Civil Liberties 2022

  • ‘Gold Jennings are the best at what they do. They fight for human rights… they fought for my rights, my children’s rights [and] they gave me hope.’

    A Client

  • “As a team, the solicitors at Matthew Gold have as a unit carried out exceptional work with clients" and the "outstanding level of support and attention to detail provided in each case is noteworthy”.

    Administrative and Public Law Legal 500 2022

  • Olivia Halse's "level of commitment, dedication and care for all clients has been truly extraordinary" and "the quality and detail of Olivia’s preparation" is "exemplary".

    Barrister at leading Chambers

  • 'The team is very dedicated and has an in-depth knowledge of the areas which it deals with. They are meticulous and although they can work at speed, everything is done properly and to a very high standard.'

    Legal 500 2020 Civil Liberties and Human Rights

  • 'The team is relatively small, but very well run and they punch above their weight in terms of the cases that they take on and litigate successfully.'

    Legal 500 2020 Civil Liberties and Human Rights

  • 'The team has a combination of professional excellence practised with humanity and an indisputably caring manner.'

    Legal 500 2020 Civil Liberties and Human Rights

  • A fantastic boutique specialising in judicial review claims that manages to combine the expertise of larger firms with great one-on-one attention to detail'

    Legal 500 2020 Administrative and Public Law

  • 'An excellent law firm'

    Legal 500 2020 Administrative and Public Law

  • 'Clare Jennings is a public law powerhouse, combining broad experience with great skill and passion'

    Legal 500 2020 Administrative and Public Law

  • ‘Matthew Gold is “delightful to work with; charming and dedicated and has a considered, intelligent and creative approach to his cases.”’

    Legal 500 2019

  • ‘This is a smaller firm, but they give superb attention to their clients’ needs and real commitment to the area. They punch far above their weight.’

    Legal 500 2019

  • ‘Matthew Gold is commended for being a “hardworking, composed and dedicated advocate" and and Clare Jennings is “deeply knowledgeable.”‘

    Legal 500 2019

  • ‘Clare Jennings is highlighted for her “particular commitment to the cause of destitute migrant families’” in addition to “injecting energy and passion into all her work” and being an “impressive litigator.”’

    Legal 500 2019