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Mary Monson Solicitors

Crime

UK Guide 2026 : North West


Mary Monson Solicitors

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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.

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Crime - North West

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

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, sexual offences and murder and manslaughter charges. 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.

Strengths

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  • The Mary Monson team are experienced, very sensible and realistic. I am always confident that they are going to do a proper degree of work.

    Crime respondentUK
  • They offer a very high level of service.

    Crime respondentUK
  • They were always calm and very accurate when handling my fears and concerns.

    Crime respondentUK
  • As a family-run firm, they retain a personal touch. Additionally, their client care and their empathy for their clients are second to none.

    Crime respondentUK
  • Their ethos is defending their client to the nth degree and making sure their advice is comprehensive and fully understood. They stand up for their client and take a powerful approach.

    Crime respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Joseph Kotrie-Monson
    Band 2Joseph Kotrie-Monson

    Joseph Kotrie-Monson

    Joseph Kotrie-Monson has experience advising clients facing a broad range of criminal charges, including murder, assault and fraud.

    • Joseph is an exceptional strategist and communicator.

      Crime respondentUK
    • Joseph was totally committed to ensuring we got to the truth in a delicate and methodological manner.

      Crime respondentUK
    • Joseph is highly intelligent, has an encyclopaedic knowledge of law and is an absolute force of nature.

      Crime respondentUK
    • He is an incredible strategist and very people-friendly.

      Crime respondentUK
  • Band 2Liam Kotrie
    Band 2Liam Kotrie

    Liam Kotrie

    Liam Kotrie has experience defending clients against murder, manslaughter, sexual assault and misconduct in public office allegations.

    • Liam invests a great deal in his client and works very hard on their behalf.

      Crime respondentUK
    • I would recommend Liam's client care, dedication and hard work.

      Crime respondentUK
    • Liam is a formidable defence lawyer. He's a brave and dogged advocate who has excellent client care skills.

      Crime respondentUK
    • Liam was very impressive in a complex case. I would go to him if was in trouble.

      Crime respondentUK
    • He was the one to go to for any difficult issues. He's a good case manager and well organised.

      Crime respondentUK

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North West

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