Danielle Povey

Danielle is a Partner at JMW Solicitors, specialising in Police Law.

With over 15 years’ experience, she advises and represents police officers across the country in a wide range of complex and often high-profile matters, including police misconduct, criminal allegations, and death or serious injury following police contact, including Post-Incident Procedures and inquests.

A proud Geordie, Danielle divides her time between the North East and JMW’s London office, enabling her to represent officers nationwide. She has been instructed in a number of high-profile cases involving police officers and received a commendation from the City of London Police for her work advising the firearms officers involved in the London Bridge terror attack.

Danielle is part of JMW’s dedicated Policing Team, which operates nationally from offices in London and Manchester. The team have unparalleled experience in representing police officers throughout the UK and abroad. They support officers at every stage of the process, from arrest and criminal proceedings to misconduct investigations and disciplinary hearings.

With a clear understanding of the pressures faced by modern-day police officers and the high professional standards expected of them, the team combines extensive legal expertise with a practical, supportive and personal approach. They recognise that facing criminal or misconduct proceedings can be an incredibly challenging experience and are committed to providing clear advice, robust representation and the support that Officers require throughout.