Chambers Review
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Crime - North East & Yorkshire
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 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.