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Egan Meyer

Crime

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Egan Meyer

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About

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Egan Meyer are a boutique privately funded criminal defence firm that offers a more personalised service to clients than some large corporate firms can provide. The firm was founded by Richard Egan and Jim Meyer in 2023 (both top ranked in the independent legal guides Chambers and The Legal 500) and together have 50 years of criminal law experience acting in some of the most serious and high profile criminal investigations ever brought before the courts in England.

Egan Meyer have recently acted for well-known clients such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Kyle Walker, as well as a number of famous individuals who do not wish their matter to be in the public eye. We are defending several clients in historic prosecutions of soldiers in allegations of murder in Northern Ireland during the troubles. We are also retained by a premiership football club to provide advice and assistance, as well as a number of well-known water and energy companies facing criminal investigations by the Environment Agency and police.. 

At Egan Meyer we believe that our significant experience in serious criminal law combined with the more personalised relationships we can offer in a boutique firm environment delivers the very best service for our clients and consequently the best opportunity for success. No matter whether a case is a minor matter or something seemingly much more serious, we leave no stone unturned in a relentless pursuit to protect clients and achieve the best possible result.

Chambers Review

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Crime - London (Firms)

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Egan Meyer is a boutique firm handling exclusively private criminal defence cases. The firm is adept at assisting clients facing very serious charges, including violent offences, homicide and terrorism. It often advises high-profile individuals, including professional sportspeople and ultra high net worth businesspeople.

Strengths

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  • The firms stands out due to the service they provide. You know they will look after clients properly.

    Crime respondentUK
  • Every avenue relating to expert evidence was explored and their service was impeccable.

    Crime respondentUK
  • The team displays very good communication skills with clients, strong teamwork, great attention to detail and empathy.

    Crime respondentUK
  • Richard Egan and Jim Meyer have built a firm that mirrors thier own strengths. A firm that is builty on hard work and distnguished legal skills.

    Crime respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Richard Egan
    Band 1Richard Egan

    Richard Egan

    Richard Egan has an outstanding reputation for his work on complex serious crime cases, including large-scale drugs conspiracies, historic sexual offences and murders.

    • He is a measured, pragmatic solicitor and a real heavyweight in criminal law.

      Crime respondentUK
  • Band 3Jim Meyer
    Band 3Jim Meyer

    Jim Meyer

    Jim Meyer regularly represents high net worth individuals faced with criminal charges. He has experience in high-profile cases concerning serious allegations of sexual assault and murder, including historic investigations.

    • Jim Meyer's service to the client was dedicated, detailed and realistic.

      Crime respondentUK
    • Jim understood my needs and he was very thorough in finding the best option for me.

      Crime respondentUK

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