BCL Solicitors LLP, Crime | Chambers UK Profile

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BCL provides specialist and discreet advice across the whole spectrum of criminal matters, from road traffic offences through to homicide, and has a long-established reputation as a market leader in the largest and most high-profile serious criminal cases. We advise clients in the police station, and handle cases in the Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court. Many of our clients are high-profile individuals in the fields of commerce, industry, entertainment, sport and the media, where discretion and reputation management are crucial.

Chambers Review

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Crime - London (Firms)

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

BCL Solicitors is an outstanding firm specialising in the defence of high-profile private clients. It has a strong bench of top-flight individuals experienced in handling highly complex cases, including those involving notable personalities from the sports and entertainment worlds. The firm also offers expert representation to professionals in the medical, business and political spheres. Instructions taken by the firm cover a wide range of serious and general criminal charges, including sexual offences, drug trafficking and violent crimes.

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Strengths

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What sets BCL apart is their unrivalled expertise in criminal law and their clear understanding that cases are shaped and often decided through the quality of representation at the earliest stages.

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BCL is one of the best firms in London. They are thorough, professional and empathetic towards clients.

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BCL is simply outstanding. Every department operates flawlessly with unmatched professionalism. The team makes clients feel completely at ease, supported and confident throughout.

Crime respondent
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What sets BCL apart is their unrivalled expertise in criminal law and their clear understanding that cases are shaped and often decided through the quality of representation at the earliest stages.

Crime respondent
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BCL is one of the best firms in London. They are thorough, professional and empathetic towards clients.

Crime respondent
UK

BCL is simply outstanding. Every department operates flawlessly with unmatched professionalism. The team makes clients feel completely at ease, supported and confident throughout.

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Notable Practitioners

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Mark Haslam

Senior Statespeople

Mark Haslam is a leading criminal defence practitioner who regularly represents well-known sports professionals along with other prominent individuals. His deep expertise in criminal law extends from driving offences to the most serious allegations of violence and sexual assault.

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Ellen Peart

Star Individuals

Ellen Peart is a criminal defence specialist with particular expertise in handling serious sexual offence cases. She regularly assists prominent individuals including politicians, bankers and legal professionals.

Words scarcely do justice to just how exceptional Ellen is. She is an absolute powerhouse, demonstrating excellence in every aspect of her work.

Ellen is charming, completely dedicated to her clients and a superb asset.

Ellen is a trailblazer and at the top of her game.

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Daniel Jackson

Band 4

Daniel Jackson specialises in serious and general criminal cases. He regularly represents clients charged with sexual, violent and drugs-related offences.

Daniel is a brilliant solicitor. He gets fantastic results for clients and I recommend him highly.

Daniel is an outstanding solicitor. He is professional, knowledgeable and always attentive to detail.

Dan is an incredible expert in his field and is one of the best solicitors I have ever worked with. Dan’s written representations are nothing short of flawless.

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David Hardstaff

Band 4

David Hardstaff regularly assists on complex criminal cases and has experience in representing clients from the police station all the way up to the Court of Appeal.

David is relentless in his pursuit of the best results for his clients. He is able to manage any type of personality effectively and always manages to retain an air of calm.

David is extremely impressive as a lawyer and spots problems no one else does.

David has excellent judgement and no ego - he just wants the best for his clients.

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Bethan Cowlam

Associates to watch

Bethan Cowlam has notable experience advising clients faced with serious sexual offence charges, including high-profile individuals and university students.

Bethan is one to watch. Wise beyond her years and with amazing client care skills, she leaves no stone unturned in her preparation.

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