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Provided by Blackfords LLP

Blackfords LLP’s reputation as one of the country’s leading criminal firms is supported by its long-established department in the South of England led by Diana Payne.

Whilst it is regionally renowned for its conduct of a large proportion of the most serious cases in the area, its reputation leads it to undertake significant work throughout the country.

The department routinely has a large volume caseload comprising of murder, sexual offences, firearms, substantial drugs, blackmail, kidnap, robberies and fraud offences which are regularly reported in the media.

Whilst representation includes those in the public eye, the services of the department with its foremost advocacy team are particularly sought after by professionals and those for whom a successful outcome is paramount.

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The South

Crime

Diana Payne
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Diana Payne
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Lisa Towell
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Lisa Towell
2
Band 2
Trevor Francis
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Trevor Francis
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Band 2

Members

Provided by Blackfords LLP

David Castle

Diana Payne

Head of Department

Emma Oliphant

Hannah Giles

John Evans

Kiran Kibson

Lisa Towell

Lucinda Shand

Mark Dakin

Mark Jones

Penny Hunter

Sefer Mani

Shalin Sood

Sophie Payne

Trevor Francis