About

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Bindmans is at the forefront of criminal defence work, constantly deploying ground-breaking legal, human rights and public interest arguments and scientific evidence on behalf of our clients. Our highly experienced team of criminal defence solicitors specialise in defending many kinds of criminal cases including, but not limited to, allegations of homicide, theft and fraud, drugs, sexual offences, and all kind of regulatory breaches that are dealt within the criminal court.

The Criminal Defence services we offer are as listed below:

  • Appeals and miscarriage of justice
  • Assault allegations
  • Celebrity and high profile legal services
  • Criminal court representation
  • Dishonesty offences
  • Drug offences
  • Extradition
  • Homicide
  • Human Trafficking, smuggling and slavery offences
  • Inquests: advising and representing interested persons and witnesses
  • Journalists and media organisations
  • Official secrets act breaches
  • Police station representation and advice
  • Road traffic offence
  • Sexual offence allegations
  • Terrorism charges
  • University misconduct complaints
  • Youth crime

Our criminal defence team are committed to ensuring that our clients are well supported and we pride ourselves on having the ability to tailor our services to suit each individual’s needs.

Chambers Review

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Crime - London (Firms)

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Bindmans offers in-depth experience across all areas of criminal law. The team is particularly well-versed in representing individuals charged with highly serious offences, including murder and terrorism, and also assists clients with appeals against earlier convictions. The team offers niche expertise in acting for journalists and those charged with public order offences, drawing on additional strength in human rights issues.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jude Lanchin
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Jude Lanchin
2
Band 2
Jude Lanchin possesses deep experience in criminal defence. She is well known for her expertise in serious cases relating to criminal gang activity, including drugs supply, violent disorder and murder.

Jude is a living legend at the criminal bar. Her energy is relentless, her commitment is industry renowned and her strategic vision is infallible - every time.

Jude has a real background in gang-related work and serious crime. She is an absolute force of nature.

Tayab Ali
2
Tayab Ali
2
Band 2

Tayab Ali is a talented solicitor advocate and criminal defence specialist. He regularly handles highly complex cases related to terrorism and international criminal law.

Tayab is outstanding in every area. He is one of the best solicitors to have in a fight and committed to getting justice

He is an all round superstar and leader of cross-cutting work in his area.

Tayab deeply cares about his clients and nothing is impossible when working with him.

Katie Wheatley
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Katie Wheatley
3
Band 3

Katie Wheatley specialises in private criminal defence cases involving high-profile professionals, with additional expertise in cases concerning assisted dying.

Katie's work rate is phenomenal and she is absolutely committed. She is one of the best lawyers around.

Katie is so on top of everything, has really great judgement and is a heavyweight when it comes to criminal representation.

Katie is incredibly committed to her clients' cases. She is very knowledgeable about criminal law and has really good judgement.

Ranked Lawyers at
Bindmans LLP

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Crime

Jude Lanchin
2
Jude Lanchin
2
Band 2
Tayab Ali
2
Tayab Ali
2
Band 2
Katie Wheatley
3
Katie Wheatley
3
Band 3

Members

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Catherine Jackson

Hester Cavaciuti

Industries

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Banking, financial and professional services

Charities and campaign groups

Journalism

Media

NGO's