Crime: Legal Aid Specialists
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Edward Fail Bradshaw & Waterson is highly regarded for its dedicated criminal law practice and commitment to legal aid work. The firm demonstrates expertise across the breadth of complex criminal cases, including historic sexual abuse investigations and gang-related crime. The team handles matters ranging from large-scale drug supply cases to firearms offences and murder charges, and is also renowned for its experience in advising on youth crime.
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"Edwards Fail has expert knowledge of the criminal justice system and how to navigate it. The team fully supports its clients and is always available to offer expert advice."
"The team is knowledgeable, pleasant to deal with, clear and always available to help with queries."
"They really do absolutely everything that is necessary and more for their clients, they are go-to firm that people recommend. It's a deserved reputation for the quality that they bring to every case."
"Edwards Fail has expert knowledge of the criminal justice system and how to navigate it. The team fully supports its clients and is always available to offer expert advice."
"The team is knowledgeable, pleasant to deal with, clear and always available to help with queries."
"They really do absolutely everything that is necessary and more for their clients, they are go-to firm that people recommend. It's a deserved reputation for the quality that they bring to every case."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Harris is well regarded for his high-level expertise in criminal law, including complex cases related to serious and organised crime. In addition to his criminal defence practice, he also serves as the senior partner at Edward Fail.
"Paul is really at the top of his game. He is an incredibly experienced and skillful solicitor who uses his skills relentlessly to help his clients, with great results."
"Paul is phenomenally good. He has the trust of everyone that he represents and he works closely with clients and counsel to put forward the strongest defence available."
"Paul provides exceptional counsel. He is strategic, clear and understands the priorities of his clients."
Shila Keshvari is managing partner at Edward Fail. She has a robust criminal law practice that involves substantial work on serious crime cases related to drugs supply, robbery and attempted murder charges.
"Shila has an ethos of hard work, determination and a strong commitment to client care."
Natalie Berman is a qualified barrister with many years' experience handling criminal defence work. She regularly advocates for clients facing serious charges including drugs supply and murder.
"Natalie is a fearless advocate and works all hours to ensure her clients receive top service."
"Natalie instills confidence and professionalism."
"She is tactically brilliant."
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Edward Fail Bradshaw & Waterson
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