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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.
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It is a brilliant firm, with some absolutely top notch advisers on matters of general crime. The team is great to work with, strategic and brilliant.
The criminal team is characterised by really bright, forward-thinking lawyers who are absolutely committed to fighting their client's corner.
There aren't enough superlatives to do this firm justice. Each and every solicitor is at the top of their game.
It is a brilliant firm, with some absolutely top notch advisers on matters of general crime. The team is great to work with, strategic and brilliant.
The criminal team is characterised by really bright, forward-thinking lawyers who are absolutely committed to fighting their client's corner.
There aren't enough superlatives to do this firm justice. Each and every solicitor is at the top of their game.
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Jenny Wiltshire is widely renowned as an exceptional criminal defence lawyer, particularly with regard to serious sexual offences and alleged child cruelty.
Jenny is the queen of the criminal law field. She is tough, smart and hugely experienced.
An absolute leader in her field. She is calm and measured, while thinking of every angle to a case.
Jenny is formidable. She works really hard for each client and all her experience shows in every case.
She is simply the best at what she does. She never gives up on thinking how to do something better and always gets results.
A brilliant, no-nonsense lawyer. He is great to work with and gives a frank appraisal of any situation, which is what clients need, while fighting their corner robustly.
Peter is utterly charming but it would be a mistake to underestimate him.
Peter is an amazing combo between being upfront and honest with clients and understanding their point of view but without letting things lie.
Ben is very hard-working and client-friendly.
Kate is my favourite solicitor to work with. She is the complete package.
Kate is a perfect solicitor. She is thoughtful, gives the right advice and is firm in protecting her clients' interests.
Kate combines commitment and hard work with supreme intelligence.
Rose Commander advises clients, including high net worth individuals, facing a broad array of criminal charges. She is particularly adept at handling serious sexual offence cases, including those involving minors.
Rose is inexhaustible and unflappable. She is someone who you want on your case.
Rose is fabulous. Her enthusiasm is only matched by her ability.
Bartholomew Dalton advises clients from the investigation stage through to criminal trials and appeals. He can assist with a variety of charges including serious assault and sexual offences.
Bartholomew is very technically knowledgeable and a future star.
I am very impressed with him. He acts quickly, is always on the call for any questions and delivers where we need him to.
He is formidably bright. A man you want on your side.
He has an amazing grasp of the law and huge tactical awareness in terms of how he approaches cases.
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Aileen Colhoun
Head of Department
Rose Commander