Hanna Legal has significant experience in civil litigation against the State of New South Wales for wrongdoing by the police.  We have appeared in some of Australia’s most high-profile such matters over the last 12+ years.

Our lawyers have successfully sued the police for various causes of action, including: 

• False imprisonment
• Assault and battery
• Malicious prosecution

How we can help

Our experience and expertise enable us to achieve excellent results for clients wishing to commence legal proceedings to seek compensation for wrongful conduct by the police. 

Our solicitors can assist you through the entire process, from the drafting of the statement of claim until the successful settlement or hearing. 

After an initial assessment of your claim, we will form a view as to whether your case has strong prospects of success. If it does, we will generally act on a no-win, no-fee basis. 

Key Services

• Advising on the relevant law and the assessing the merit of the claim
• Drafting statements of claim
• Assisting clients in the drafting of their evidence
• Developing case strategies 
• Briefing barristers with expertise in suing the police
• Attending mediations
• Negotiating beneficial settlements with opposing parties, where appropriate
• Appearing in trials in the District and Supreme Courts