Baxter Jephcott
Paralegal
Baxter joined SL5 in the autumn of 2024 and has a keen interest in public law and human rights.
Baxter brings a unique perspective to SL5 Legal, shaped by his international academic background. Before transitioning to a career in law, Baxter pursued an academic career in philosophy, studying in the UK, France and the United States. This diverse intellectual foundation informs his analytical approach to complex legal challenges, making him a valuable addition to SL5's team.
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Baxter has a keen interest in public law and human rights. He has rapidly developed expertise in compassionate release applications, repatriation cases, and damages (compensation) claims against the Parole Board for delayed hearings.
In his first months with SL5, he played a key role in a successful compassionate release case before the High Court (Khan v Secretary of State for Justice [2024] EWHC 3390). He also successfully opposed the transfer of a prisoner to Lithuania, where his life was at risk from reprisals by a criminal organisation. Additionally, he has secured permission for a client in prison to attend a family funeral and has acted in multiple damages claims for delays to Parole Board hearings, achieving highly favourable settlements for clients.
