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What the Team is Known For

Commons Law is a boutique criminal law firm representing clients on both a private and a legal aid basis. The team handles the full range of criminal defence including matters concerning serious violent offences, rape and murder. It also regularly advises on highly complex cases concerning organised crime activity and drugs importation.

Strengths

There is a deep and genuine commitment to client care. Solicitors have excellent relationships with clients and adopt a holistic approach to supporting them through the arc of the criminal process.

A not-for-profit firm which reflects their holistic views of not just the criminal justice system, but the wider system. They identify all aspects of legal support and always get outstanding results.

Notable practitioners

Rhona Friedman is highly regarded for her criminal defence and appellate expertise, often advising on complex murder cases involving extradition requests and other cross-border complications. She also has considerable experience representing individuals arrested for criminal damage and other offences during acts of political protest.
 

Rhona is my go-to solicitor. She is incredibly committed and knows the system inside out.

 

Rhona is brilliant and her knowledge of crime and substantive criminal law is exceptional. She is also really committed to the client.

 

Rhona is one of the leading solicitors in her area. She particularly enjoys the challenging and difficult cases and is absolutely dedicated to getting the best results for her clients.

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