UK Guide 2026 : London (Firms)
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Murray Hughman
Under the astute leadership of Grant Ambridge, ranked as a leading individual, the impeccable reputation of this practice has grown and in addition to handling general and serious crime cases, the firm offer a bespoke service to private clients, the city, high profile and high net-worth individuals and are regularly instructed in complex and high profile proceedings.
Provided by Chambers
Murray Hughman demonstrates significant experience in the criminal law domain, including cases involving allegations of serious sexual offences, multi-handed violent crimes and homicide. The team is experienced advising on organised crime cases including firearms and drugs supply, as well as human trafficking and modern slavery charges. The firm regularly handles cases that involve children as either defendants or victims.
Provided by Chambers
A wonderful firm with dedicated and bright lawyers. They always keep a clear eye on the salient issues of any criminal matter and manage to distil the most complex cases carefully and succinctly.
The team brings a savvy, astute and tactically nuanced approach to their cases. They bring their considerable experience to bear in ways that often have a far reaching positive influence on cases
The key features that make the Murray Hughman criminal team great are that every single team member cares so much about their cases and clients. They go above and beyond to prepare their cases.
The firm demonstrates really excellent client care and are all very dedicated. They are all excellent lawyers.
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He is an exceptional team leader. He gives very good advice and is a go-to for private crime.
Grant provides strong and calm counsel in stressful situations
Grant is a class act. His relaxed and friendly demeanour belies a razor sharp legal brain and excellent tactical instincts.
Luke Gittos is becoming a go-to name in criminal litigation, particularly for clients seeking defence in freedom of speech matters.
Luke is frighteningly clever and approaches his work with a sense of realism but determination to win.
Luke is very good. He is very cerebral and bright. An exceptional partner.
Luke is an extremely intelligent lawyer who is always three or four steps ahead.
There is nobody that cares more about her clients than Melissa. She works incredibly hard to provide an exceptional standard of client care.
Mel is the go-to for serious crime. She is very hard-working and refuses to give up.
An absolutely resolute solicitor, dedicated to putting her clients first and putting all of her energy into case preparation.
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Provided by Murray Hughman
Katie Kipps
Emma Lambie
Peter Hughman
Andy Rootsey
Melissa Ansah
Luke Gittos
Amy Bromwich
Elona Morina
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