Gold Jennings Solicitors 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 has been recognised in the Legal 500 as a leading firm and is ranked in the Chambers and Partners Guide for Police Law and Administrative and Public Law. Matthew Gold and Rachel Etheridge are ‘Recommended Lawyers’ in Legal 500 with Clare Jennings recognised as a “Next Generation Partner”.  Matthew, Clare, Rachel and Olivia Halse are individually ranked in the Chambers and Partners Guide.

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

  • ‘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!’

    QC specialising in Civil Liberties and Human Rights

  • ‘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 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

  • 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

  • The Public Law team are “forward-thinking and look to develop and run cases that strategically litigate around systemic issues.” Clare Jennings is “very creative and always thinking of new ways challenges can be brought. She is keen to press the law and push the frontiers”. Rachel Etheridge "is excellent and has contributed to hugely important results”.

    Administrative and Public Law Chambers and Partners 2022

  • Matthew Gold “is very thoughtful.” “He was very good at giving advice on how to proceed.”

    Chambers and Partners Police Law 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

  • Matthew Gold is described as a 'charming old-school advocate who is eminently practical and tactical' and further praised for his 'excellent legal knowledge'.

    Chambers 2020 Police Law

  • Clare Jennings is praised for being 'dedicated to achieving the best outcome, committed to pushing boundaries, and forensic in terms of looking at detail'.

    Chambers 2020 Administrative & Public Law

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

    Legal 500 2020 Administrative and Public Law

  • 'An excellent law firm'

    Legal 500 2020 Administrative and Public Law

  • 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

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

    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 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

  • ‘Matthew Gold is commended for being a “hardworking, composed and dedicated advocate.” Maria O’Connell is a “terrific solicitor” and Clare Jennings is “deeply knowledgeable.”‘

    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

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

The firm has been recognised in the Legal 500 as a leading firm and is ranked in the Chambers and Partners Guide for Police Law and Administrative and Public Law. Matthew Gold and Rachel Etheridge are ‘Recommended Lawyers’ in Legal 500 with Clare Jennings recognised as a “Next Generation Partner”.  Matthew, Clare, Rachel and Olivia Halse are individually ranked in the Chambers and Partners Guide.

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

  • ‘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!’

    QC specialising in Civil Liberties and Human Rights

  • ‘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 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

  • 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

  • The Public Law team are “forward-thinking and look to develop and run cases that strategically litigate around systemic issues.” Clare Jennings is “very creative and always thinking of new ways challenges can be brought. She is keen to press the law and push the frontiers”. Rachel Etheridge "is excellent and has contributed to hugely important results”.

    Administrative and Public Law Chambers and Partners 2022

  • Matthew Gold “is very thoughtful.” “He was very good at giving advice on how to proceed.”

    Chambers and Partners Police Law 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

  • Matthew Gold is described as a 'charming old-school advocate who is eminently practical and tactical' and further praised for his 'excellent legal knowledge'.

    Chambers 2020 Police Law

  • Clare Jennings is praised for being 'dedicated to achieving the best outcome, committed to pushing boundaries, and forensic in terms of looking at detail'.

    Chambers 2020 Administrative & Public Law