Chambers Review
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Crime - North East
What the Team is Known For
Hay & Kilner is a highly regarded criminal law practice in the North East with notable in-house advocacy capability. The team acts for clients on both a private and legal aid basis with regard to violent and sexual offences, drug-related cases and fraud. The team is highly skilled at representing young people and other vulnerable defendants.
Strengths
They have a rapport with the client and show understanding and empathy for the difficulties they may have experienced.
They are approachable, have a breadth of knowledge and passionately mitigate on behalf of their clients.
Notable practitioners
Mark Harrison is head of the crime team and a key contact.