Kingsley Napley LLP, Crime | Chambers UK Profile

About

Provided by Kingsley Napley LLP

We are at the cutting edge of white collar and criminal defence cases, having been involved in many of the most significant cases over the past 50 years. Our experience in this field is second to none. Covering:

Criminal defence and police investigations
White collar and financial crime
Corporate crime
Investigations
FCA advice
Proceeds of Crime and Money Laundering
International Crime and Extradition
Corporate Manslaughter Health & Safety

Our criminal lawyers are highly sophisticated, astute and supportive. We are particularly well known for our skill in providing strategic advice and for our ability to keep high profile cases out of the public eye.

Chambers Review

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Crime - London (Firms)

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Kingsley Napley is a leading criminal law practice that demonstrates impressive strength in depth across a broad range of cases. The firm is highly recommended for its handling of complex murder charges and historic sexual abuse investigations, and is also regularly instructed on domestic assault cases. The team has notable strength in cases with multi-jurisdictional aspects and also regularly acts on high-profile matters involving well-known public figures.

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Strengths

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They are very good at client care, going above and beyond to make sure everything is thought through. They provide a top class, all-round service to clients.

Crime respondent
UK

The team has been responsive, professional and considerate. They demonstrate that they have the expertise in both theory and practice, and their insight is invaluable.

Crime respondent
UK

Kingsley Napley are the crème de la crème. They are the firm you go to if you really need a very high standard.

Crime respondent
UK

The team at Kingsley Napley are incredibly professional, proficient and supportive throughout.

Crime respondent
UK

They are very good at client care, going above and beyond to make sure everything is thought through. They provide a top class, all-round service to clients.

Crime respondent
UK

The team has been responsive, professional and considerate. They demonstrate that they have the expertise in both theory and practice, and their insight is invaluable.

Crime respondent
UK

Kingsley Napley are the crème de la crème. They are the firm you go to if you really need a very high standard.

Crime respondent
UK

The team at Kingsley Napley are incredibly professional, proficient and supportive throughout.

Crime respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Sandra Paul

Star Individuals

Sandra Paul is an outstanding criminal law specialist who is skilled at handling cases involving high-profile individuals, including historic sex offence allegations in the entertainment world. She also frequently represents young people at all stages of criminal proceedings.

Sandra Paul is something of a legend. She is very compassionate and sensitive in her approach, and her client care is second to none.

Sandra is absolutely fantastic and really inspiring.

Sandra is an absolutely first-class individual. She is very tenacious and thorough, leaving no stone unturned. Her attention to detail is extraordinary.

Sandra is one of the best. She always knows what to do in difficult situations and delivers the most perfect, measured advice. Clients adore her and she is a joy to work with.

Sandra is one of a kind and my go-to person for practical advice. She has an ability to take a step back and see the bigger picture and she frames things in a way that gives reassurance.

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David Sleight

Band 3

David Sleight is an experienced criminal defence practitioner who handles a broad array of cases ranging from traffic offences to allegations of bodily and sexual harm.

David Sleight is the man for a crisis. He is super clever with brilliant people-handling skills.

David is extremely clever and takes a forensic and intellectual approach - he thinks of every detail.

David is phenomenal from start to finish.

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Edmund Smyth

Band 4

Edmund Smyth regularly handles challenging cases concerning assault, rape and other serious criminal allegations. He has experience advising high net worth individuals along with other high-profile clients.

Edmund Smyth is an exceptional lawyer.

Edmund is an exceptionally knowledgeable partner who consistently goes above and beyond and who strikes a balance between knowledge, professionalism, directness and compassion that is hard to beat.

He is very switched on and sensible in his advice.

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Matthew Hardcastle

Band 5

Matthew Hardcastle specialises in police station representation and other pre-charge work. He has experience advising high-profile clients such as ultra high net worth individuals and leading professionals.

Matthew Hardcastle is highly regarded for police station and pre-charge work. He is really good at heading things off and pulling people together collaboratively.

Matthew is on top of the law and his cases - he is dependable.

Matthew knows how to handle difficult cases well.

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