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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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What the Team is Known For

Hickman & Rose has a highly acclaimed criminal defence practice with a strong bench of expert lawyers. The team offers impressive strength in acting for high-profile individuals across a range of challenging cases, including murder and sexual abuse charges. It also undertakes a number of miscarriage of justice cases on a pro bono basis. The team is experienced at acting for foreign nationals accused of crimes in the UK.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jenny Wiltshire
Jenny Wiltshire
Head of Crime
Star Individuals

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.

Peter Csemiczky
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Peter Csemiczky
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Peter Csemiczky has a broad criminal practice that includes advising clients on serious charges relating to sexual and violent crimes, harassment and driving offences. He advises a varied client base that includes high net worth individuals and professionals across a wide range of industries.

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 Rose
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Ben Rose
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Ben Rose has considerable expertise in criminal law matters including serious sexual offences. He is particularly adept at advising high-profile and high net worth individuals under police investigation where there is the potential for huge reputational impact.

Ben is very hard-working and client-friendly.

Kate Goold
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Kate Goold
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Kate Goold regularly handles serious criminal cases, including historic sexual abuse allegations and terrorism charges. She also has notable expertise in advising journalists and media organisations on criminal law matters.

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
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Rose Commander
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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
Bartholomew Dalton
Star Associates

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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Jenny Wiltshire
Jenny Wiltshire
Head of Crime
Star Individuals
Peter Csemiczky
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Peter Csemiczky
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Ben Rose
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Ben Rose
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Kate Goold
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Kate Goold
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Rose Commander
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Rose Commander
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Up and Coming
Bartholomew Dalton
Bartholomew Dalton
Star Associates

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