Chambers Review
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Crime - North West
What the Team is Known For
Burton Copeland is a highly respected criminal practice in Manchester, praised for its work in cases involving sexual offences. The team is regularly sought to defend high-profile private clients as well as professionals from a range of sectors. The firm also has a very strong legal aid practice, along with a highly regarded road traffic offence department. The practitioners at Burton Copeland are vastly experienced at various levels of court, including the Court of Appeal.
Strengths
The solicitors at Burton Copeland are very knowledgeable in their respective fields and vastly experienced.
They are realistic with their clients and don't give them false hope or chase pointless arguments, but at the same time, they leave no stone unturned.
Notable practitioners
Louise Straw is managing partner and heads the Crown Court department at Burton Copeland. She is very well respected for her experience in handling serious sexual offence cases and is able to put her previous experience working at the CPS to good use.
Louise is an exceptional lawyer.
Louise Straw's client-care skills and dedication set her apart. She is totally committed and gives everything she has to her clients.
Louise is really responsive, a great communicator and very effective.