Solicitor Sir Geoffrey Bindman, founder of London human rights firm Bindmans, died yesterday at the age of 92, his firm announced.
The announcement continued: ’Sir Geoffrey co-founded Bindmans in 1974, a firm aiming to “protect the rights and reputations of local Londoners” as well as acting for progressive organisations and businesses. He had an extraordinarily impactful legal career, not only as a litigator but as an architect of UK equality and human rights law.
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’After his retirement from the partnership he continued to take a keen interest in the firm as a consultant, writing articles and providing support and advice to us all. Amongst many recognitions he was knighted in January 2007 for services to human rights and in March 2011 appointed honorary Queen’s Counsel (now King’s Counsel). He also received a lifetime contribution award in 2023 in recognition of the sustained and significant impact he made in the legal world.’
The statement concluded: ’He was a magnificent lawyer and a profoundly honourable man. He was a significant force for good and will be deeply missed. We extend our most sincere condolences to his family.'
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