Crime
UK Guide 2025 : North West
Band 1
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Provided by Farleys Solicitors LLP
Farleys continue to handle a very high level of general crime, which includes a substantial proportion of top end serious and complex cases, across the country and further afield.
The team's combined experience and expertise allows for the provision of comprehensive legal advice and guidance for all types of criminal matters, from initial arrest through to police station interviews and court proceedings, at the Magistrates Court, Crown Court or Court of Appeal.
The firm has a national reputation for work of the highest quality in homicides, substantial conspiracies to import and supply drugs, serious frauds, and extradition. Members of the team are routinely instructed by other lawyers by way of referrals, and by Unions, and also by other lawyers who find themselves in trouble. The team also enjoys an increasing amount of privately paid work both with private clients, businesses, and insurance companies.
The firm is are quality assured by Lexcel, and continue to hold a contract with the Legal Aid Agency, which we have done for over 30 years, routinely achieving the highest level in audits.
Chambers Review
Farleys Solicitors houses a team of very impressive criminal law practitioners in its offices in Manchester and across Lancashire. The team has extensive experience acting in the full spectrum of serious crime matters, including murder, manslaughter, and sexual offences. It also has in-depth knowledge of high-profile drug-related cases, including trafficking and conspiracy to supply. Farleys acts for private clients, including high-profile individuals, as well as providing legal aid services.
Strengths
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"Farleys is a top-class firm that represents its clients to the very best standards."
"Farleys is a top-class firm that represents its clients to the very best standards."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Schofield is the head of the criminal law department at Farleys Solicitors. He is a very experienced criminal defence solicitor with expertise in murder cases, as well as fraud and drug offences, among an array of other issues.
"Paul Schofield is a class act and an absolute go-to solicitor.His preparation is simply superb and he gives counsel all they need to provide high standards of representation."
Bridgette Hibbert is an impressive criminal defence practitioner who has the experience to act in cases across the serious crime space, including those involving allegations of murder, drug trafficking and sexual offences.
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