Tommy is an Evidence Caseworker at GLAN, where he works with open source information to help promote global justice and accountability. He is interested in open-source investigations, remote sensing and the use of different forms of media in the global struggle against subjugation by state and corporate actors. Before joining GLAN he worked as a researcher on various open-source projects. He holds an MA in Research Architecture from Goldsmiths University.

Opeoluwa is a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for supporting financial transparency and accountability in the nonprofit sector. He is a graduate of the University of East London, where he earned a Master’s degree in Professional Accounting, and he is also a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

In his role as Finance Assistant at GLAN, Opeoluwa supports the organisation’s financial operations, including reconciliations, reporting, and maintaining accurate financial records. He brings a methodical and reliable approach to ensuring compliance and efficiency in all finance-related tasks.

He is committed to using his expertise to help mission-driven organisations achieve long-term impact through strong financial systems.

Gearóid is the founding director of the Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) where he is responsible for GLAN\’s legal actions and strategic growth. He is an adjunct lecturer at the Irish Centre for Human Rights and formerly lectured at Lancaster University Law School and was a visiting fellow at the Transnational Law Institute at Kings College London. Gearóid was educated at the National University of Ireland, Galway (LLB), University of Nottingham (LLM) where he also completed his doctorate which was funded by the Wellcome Trust. His academic research focuses on public international law, human rights and public health governance. Gearóid has active links with the legal profession and is interested in new avenues in clinical legal education, especially within public international law and the use of technologies in pro bono legal work.

Amy is GLAN’s Chief Operations Officer, assisting the leadership team in implementing the organisation’s strategy, securing the organisation’s recent expansion, and supporting potential future growth. She is responsible for the teams delivering core services including Finance, HR, Fundraising, Communications and Governance. Amy is based in the UK on the North Norfolk coast and has twenty years’ experience in the not-for-profit sector both on income generation and delivery of services, for large and small organisations including Alzheimer’s Society & Walking With The Wounded. Amy has a bachelor’s degree in law and a particular interest in impact data & how that can be used to showcase the outcomes achieved by GLAN. Amy is also a Trustee of a local charity supporting older people.

Gerry Liston is Legal Co-Lead with GLAN. He oversees our work on climate change litigation and developed and led the ground-breaking Youth4ClimateJustice case against 32 States before the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights. Currently, his work in this area involves pursuing or supporting climate cases, which are ongoing or under development, before both the EU’s courts and a number of domestic courts. Gerry’s work also focuses significantly on the application of proceeds of crime and anti-money laundering legislation to investments and other commercial activities linked to serious environmental or human rights abuses. Most recently in this area, he led the filing of a complaint to Ireland’s Criminal Assets Bureau against the Irish sovereign wealth fund in relation to investments it holds in companies operating in Israel’s settlements illegally established on occupied Palestinian territory. Gerry has also supported the drafting of and advocacy around a number of Private Members Bills in the Oireachtas (Irish parliament). These include the Occupied Territories Bill to prohibit trade with settlements illegally established on occupied territories and the Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill which, when enacted, became the first piece of legislation in the world to require a sovereign wealth fund to divest from fossil fuel companies and resulted in divestments from 38 companies. Gerry is a qualified solicitor in Ireland and holds an LLM from the Irish Centre for Human Rights.

Dearbhla Minogue is Legal Co-Lead with GLAN and a consultant solicitor with Bindmans LLP. She leads the GLAN Yemen project, working with Yemeni and international colleagues on the identification, preservation and collation of evidence of international law violations there. In addition to Yemen work, Dearbhla acts in her capacity as a solicitor on our modern slavery action against the U.K. government, and works on the UK aspects of our migration work. She also works with the GLAN team on corporate supply chain and accountability actions. Prior to joining GLAN, Dearbhla worked in a legal aid firm in London, representing individuals in claims against public bodies. She is also an executive committee member of Lawyers for Palestinian Human Rights. Dearbhla also takes the lead on GLAN’s digital security practices. She can be contacted using PGP encryption below or on email (hosted by Protonmail) at dminogue@glanlaw.org. Queries concerning security and data protection can be directed to her.

As Head of Development at GLAN, Rochelle is responsible for income generation and grant management across our key thematic areas. Having raised in excess of £10 million for NGOs, she specializes in securing income from charitable trusts, corporate foundations and institutional grants. She holds a Master of Science degree in Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development from Bath University. With a special interest in irregular migration, her research has focused on issues facing refugees and the impacts EU’s interference with the transnational Mediterranean route has had on West African migrants, she has spent time in refugee camps in Jordan meeting with UNHCR and government leaders on issues affecting refugees and host countries.

GLAN\’s Head of Finance, Beatrice has a proven track record of success in managing the financial operations of organisations across various sectors. Beatrice oversees all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, reporting, auditing, compliance, and strategic planning. As a vital member of the executive team, she contributes her expertise to the development of financial strategies aimed at ensuring the long-term stability and growth of GLAN. With a background in finance and a passion for non-profit work, Beatrice brings a unique perspective to her role. She is a CIMA qualified Management Accountant, reflecting her dedication to excellence in financial management. Prior to joining GLAN, Beatrice gained valuable experience in the independent education sector, hospitality, and the non-profit sector, notably with a homelessness charity. Beatrice’s diverse experience, coupled with her strong financial acumen and commitment to making a positive impact, positions her as a valuable asset. Her leadership and dedication to financial integrity make her an integral part of GLAN’s mission to create meaningful change to the lives of individuals.

As the Digital Forensic Manager at GLAN, Tom\’s responsibilities include the design and maintenance of forensic systems, focusing on the development of conceptual models and processes that can assist in the capture of Open-Source Information for use in Court. Having performed Digital Forensics roles in both the private and public sectors, Tom has experience in the acquisition and preservation of large datasets for their use in criminal and civil matters. Tom has an MSc in Digital Forensics from Cranfield University and has attended multiple certified courses focusing on the forensic acquisition and analysis of data from a range of sources. Tom is interested in the different ways technology can be used in the legal sector to assist in the investigative process and the generation of evidential products.

Charlotte is a Lawyer with GLAN and consultant at Bindmans LLP.  Charlotte works on GLAN’s U.K.-based public law litigation. Charlotte led GLAN’s complaints against Glencore, BHP and Anglo-American, filed with four OECD National Contact Points regarding human rights abuses and environmental devastation at the Cerrejón coal mine in La Guajira, Colombia. Prior to joining GLAN, Charlotte worked as a Research and Advocacy Fellow at the Cornell Center on the Death Penalty Worldwide, where she assisted with the representation of U.S. death row prisoners in domestic and international courts. She worked as a Legal Officer with Justice Defenders where she ran a legal clinic in Luzira Upper Prison, the highest-security prison in Uganda. Charlotte holds an LL.B. from Queen Mary University of London, and an LL.M. from Harvard Law School, where she was a Frank Knox Scholar. She has been called to the Bar of England and Wales.

Abigail Casey is the Campaigns Manager at GLAN, where she leads communications campaigns across all thematic areas. She holds an MSc in Violence, Conflict, and Development from SOAS, University of London. Abigail has a strong background in campaigning for rights-based accountability, particularly around global maternal, sexual and reproductive health and with UK charities working to end homelessness. She is passionate about strategic campaigns and projects that are rights focused, and community-led work that is truly collaborative. Abigail has volunteered with the British Red Cross and Refugee Action, supporting undocumented people, refugees, and asylum seekers.

Stéphanie is a Senior Consultant Lawyer with GLAN. She is involved with GLAN’s climate change litigation and other cases involving business and human rights, international criminal law and public international law, she is a member of the legal team representing the youth applicants in the Duarte Agostinho case before the European Court of Human Rights. Stéphanie is an attorney admitted to the Bar in Paris, France (2017). Prior to joining GLAN, Stéphanie specialized in international commercial and investment arbitration, as well as public international law and practiced law in various high profile law firms in France, Austria and Switzerland. She has also completed several internships with NGOs and a permanent mission to the United Nations in Geneva during her studies. She holds a Master’s degree in international law from the Graduate Institute of International Studies and Development in Geneva, Switzerland (2015) as well as a Master’s degree in international law from Leiden University, the Netherlands (2013).