Crime

The Serious and General Crime team represents individuals and organisations facing the prospect of investigation and trial for the most serious and impactful criminal allegations. 

Team members are all highly experienced defence solicitors who share a wide range of specialist skills. 

We represent individuals accused of the most serious crimes, including murder, and organisations accused of crimes such as corporate manslaughter. Lawyers are experienced in unravelling the complex forensic and medical issues that often lie at the heart of these cases.

The team, which advises clients throughout the criminal investigation process from police station to court, has established a formidable reputation for the pursuit of disclosure and for its ability to conclude cases before charge. It leads the way in challenging the viability of fair trials where clients face historic allegations of sexual abuse.

The department specialises in tackling professionally damaging allegations made against clients with a public profile and their families. It has achieved great successes avoiding reputational damage by persuading police to conduct investigations in a manner which avoids the need to arrest and minimises the risk of matters coming into the public domain.

The team undertakes a small number of high-profile publicly funded cases and has a track record of acting for those who have suffered a miscarriage of justice.