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Old Bailey Solicitors

Crime

UK Guide 2026 : The South


Old Bailey Solicitors

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Crime - The South

Band 1

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What the Team is Known For
Old Bailey Solicitors provides a highly regarded specialist criminal law practice from its office in Brighton. The team acts for clients on a wide range of cases, including violent, sexual and drugs offences, with additional expertise in regulatory matters. It accepts instructions on both a privately and legal aid-funded basis.
Strengths

They have a strong team which extends from partner level all the way down to the junior end. They are switched on and alive to the needs of their clients at all times, enabling great results.

They are hard-working, diligent and pragmatic.

There is a really strong core team at this firm. They know each other and their cases well, and each member of the team is empowered to make judgement calls.

Notable practitioners
Camilla Rents

Camilla Rents has noted expertise advising professionals and other private clients on matters of criminal defence. She represents individuals charged with a broad range of offences, including fraud, people trafficking and historic sexual abuse.

Her compassionate yet objective approach is very impressive.

Camilla will go above and beyond for her clients. She has a keen grasp of the law and thinks five steps ahead.

She's not afraid of giving difficult advice to clients and every brief is thoroughly and expertly prepared.

Camilla's legal skills are first-rate and she handles complex work superbly.


Rod Hayler

Rod Hayler assists clients with a range of serious criminal charges, such as sexual offences and murder, as well as having key expertise in financial crime.

Rod has a keen eye on detail and has no issues providing necessary and difficult advice to clients.

Rod is realistic, detailed and thorough.

He is practical yet empathetic and popular with his clients.

Rod is a proactive lawyer who is completely on top of his cases.

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