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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Everyone on the team was of high professionalism, knowledge and responsiveness.

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The solicitors instilled confidence in the client. They were clearly highly experienced in criminal matters, had a grasp of all the details of the case and provided clear, transparent advice.

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They bring a market leading, heavyweight reputation. They have proven to us that they have a wide breadth of internal expertise.

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The team are especially good at being empathetic towards their clients and taking the time to engage with their wider personal context.

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They have a very strong associate team who are diligent, pragmatic, available, very sharp and on the ball.

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Everyone on the team was of high professionalism, knowledge and responsiveness.

Crime respondent
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The solicitors instilled confidence in the client. They were clearly highly experienced in criminal matters, had a grasp of all the details of the case and provided clear, transparent advice.

Crime respondent
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They bring a market leading, heavyweight reputation. They have proven to us that they have a wide breadth of internal expertise.

Crime respondent
UK

The team are especially good at being empathetic towards their clients and taking the time to engage with their wider personal context.

Crime respondent
UK

They have a very strong associate team who are diligent, pragmatic, available, very sharp and on the ball.

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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 was simply outstanding. Her professionalism and knowledge was most impressive.

Sandra is an absolutely brilliant lawyer and her experience shines through.

She is excellent. She has strong client care skills and works tirelessly for her clients.

Sandra did an outstanding job of guiding me through my case during a very challenging period.

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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 is extremely clever, a great strategist and several steps ahead of everyone at all times.

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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.

He is very, very good.

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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 is an unbelievably astute and competent solicitor. He is calm, measured, thoughtful with a very warm and supportive manner.

Matthew is an expert in criminal law and procedure.

A serious, confident, highly experienced criminal litigator with excellent client communication skills.

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