Department profile
Hay & Kilner

Crime

UK Guide 2026 : North East & Yorkshire


Hay & Kilner

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Crime - North East & Yorkshire

Band 1

Band 1


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

Their preparation is impeccable. They are always a step ahead.

All the solicitors at Hay and Kilner are dedicated, well prepared and passionate about their work and their clients.

The team shows tactical acumen and a client-focused approach to litigation.

Notable practitioners
Mark Harrison

Mark Harrison has a robust criminal defence practice, with many years' experience handling complex and often multi-handed cases relating to violence, drugs and sexual offences.

He is an excellent partner who is very client-driven and hard-working.

An outstanding performer who is clearly trusted by his clients.

Mark is dedicated to his clients; he is enthusiastic and engenders confidence in them.

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