Crime
UK Guide 2025 : North West
Band 2
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Provided by Mary Monson Solicitors
National Firm Defending Serious and Complex Cases
Mary Monson Solicitors’ criminal department has acted in some of the highest profile criminal trials of the modern era, including the Manchester Gang Trials, the Strangeways and Winson Green Prison Riot cases and trials in the wake of the Rotherham Child Abuse Scandal. The firm is a market leader in sexual offences allegations, murder defence, and conspiracy cases. It regularly represents professionals and people with no previous convictions, even for lower-level offences, for whom a conviction would have a disproportionate effects on their career or reputation.
It won an acquittal in the final ‘Fake Sheikh’ Corruption Case and in the Royal Household Bribery Case. The firm’s lawyers are currently acting for a lead suspect in the investigation into the Grenfell Fire in which 72 people died.
The firm is results-focused and its culture is client-centred. This means showing support and sensitivity to clients who are facing challenging situations. It also means being committed throughout the organisation to winning cases. Its investigations department specialises in proactive defence so that most cases are stopped before reaching court.
Chambers Review
Mary Monson Solicitors is an established practice in Manchester with the expertise to handle the full array of criminal cases. The team regularly represents defendants in cases regarding drugs supply, murder and manslaughter charges, and sexual offences. The firm also has extensive practical knowledge of matters involving professional clients, such as misconduct in public office. It is often engaged by clients to act in very high-profile actions.
Joseph Kotrie-Monson is a key contact.
Strengths
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"The client care from the lawyers at Mary Monson is exceptional and the work is good quality."
"Their preparation is so good and makes our work easier. They go beyond the extra mile and it's a joy to collaborate with them."
"The client care from the lawyers at Mary Monson is exceptional and the work is good quality."
"Their preparation is so good and makes our work easier. They go beyond the extra mile and it's a joy to collaborate with them."
Members
Provided by Mary Monson Solicitors
Alex Chowdhury
Joseph Kotrie-Monson
Kellie Dent
Head of Department
Kotrie Liam
Head of Department
Nick Ives
Sara Longden