Anna is a partner in our Actions Against Police and State team. She is highly regarded for her work representing bereaved families in contentious inquests following the death of their loved ones in state custody (police, prison or in a psychiatric setting) or following recent state contact.
Anna also has expertise in judicial review challenges and compensation claims under the statutory miscarriage of justice scheme.
Recent directory and client quotes
Chambers and Partners UK 2025
- Anna is ranked Band 1 in Inquests and also ranked in Band 2 in Police Law: Mainly Claimant & Civil Liberties & Human Rights.
- “Anna-Louise is very thoughtful and client-focused.”
- “She is very dedicated and hard-working.”
- “Anna is deeply humane and compassionate lawyer.”
Legal 500 2025
- Anna is listed as a “Next Generation Partner” in Civil Liberties & Human Rights.
Chambers and Partners UK 2024
- Anna was ranked Band 1 in Inquests and also ranked in Band 2 in Police Law: Mainly Claimant & Civil Liberties & Human Rights.
- “She is an excellent solicitor and is well thought of in the field of inquests.”
- “She is very focused and efficient in putting forward the best case for families.’
- “She is incredibly calm, strategic and thorough. She is an all-round amazing lawyer.”
- “Anna is absolutely brilliant. She is exceptional with clients and has a real deep understanding of their needs.”
- “She is a very thorough and dedicated solicitor who is very good at client care. She has a calm and practical manner which assists her in getting the best outcomes.”
- “Anna-Louise Thwaites is really dedicated to clients and excellent in communicating with them. She is diligent and thorough, very persistent and gets good results.”
- “Anna is strategic, thoughtful and really good to work alongside.”
- “She is somebody who knows law very well. She is very unflappable and doesn’t succumb to stress.”
Legal 500 2024
- Anna was ranked as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ in Civil Liberties & Human Rights.
What clients say
I can honestly say I would not have got through any of this without Anna. She kept me well informed, always made me comfortable and safe, and was always at the end of the phone – she was totally amazing!
Thank you so much for your kindness, dedication, tenacity and perserverance with our case
Thank you one last time for your uncontestable work
Couldn’t have gone through any of it without your help and support, thank you SO much
I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for outstanding legal representation
Lady, you are a legend in your own lifetime
My experience with Bindmans was exceptional who were extremely professional throughout.
I could not have asked for a nicer solicitor, she’s been so kind and has guided me through every step of the way
The advice which the solicitor gave me was explained clearly and simply in a very understandable way
I am so happy it’s been a successful outcome for your team and us
If I had to use a law team again Bindmans would definitely be the one I would choose
The team at Bindmans LLP was of the highest standard that anyone could wish for
I am so happy it’s been a successful outcome for your team and us.
Client 2023
I could not have asked for a nicer solicitor, she’s been so kind and has guided me through every step of the way.
Client 2023
Publications
- Anna has written articles for the Times and INQUEST Law. Her cases are reported in the national and local media
Awards
Anna was a finalist at the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2014 under the category of ‘Inquests and Actions against the State’
Professional memberships and positions
- Law Society
- INQUEST Lawyers Steering Group (ILGSG)
- INQUEST Lawyers Group (ILG)
- Police Action Lawyers Group (PALG)
- Anna was a trustee of Rights Watch UK (formerly British Irish Rights Watch) from 2013-2018
Education and career
- Anna qualified in 2006 at a London law firm, where she was made an Associate in 2011 and a Partner in 2012
- She joined Bindmans in September 2015
