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Provided by Shaw Graham Kersh

SGK advises and represents clients facing all types of criminal allegation and related professional/regulatory work.

Our clients range from professionals to so called ‘Organised Crime Group members’ and young children. They include regulars within the criminal justice system and those facing the process for the first time. 


We rely on word of mouth referrals from former clients and from other lawyers. Our client care ethos extends to all our clients, whatever their background or experience, whatever the nature of the charge they face. 

We welcome and are experienced in handling complex cases. We know that when you suddenly face the terrifying force of the state, there are no small cases.

Recent work includes:

  • Representing a barrister facing contempt proceedings in the Court of Appeal related to the Operation Horizon Post Office Appeals;
  • Defending alleged head of a County Lines Gang charged with supplying over 100kg of cocaine;
  • A number of murder allegations, including gang homicides forming part of a series of widely reported tit-for-tat shootings/stabbings.
  • EncroChat investigations​
  • Successful 'Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity' defence for a businessman accused of attempted murder of a colleague.
  • Overturning a rape conviction in the Court of Appeal and securing the defendant's acquittal at retrial.
  • Representing a manager of a large drug import/export company investigated by HMRC, alleging breaches of the UK export control regime

For details of our fraud work, please see our website.


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What the Team is Known For

Shaw Graham Kersh houses a strong bench of experienced criminal practitioners who act extensively for both private and publicly funded clients. They are adept at handling matters concerning complex criminal conspiracies, including people trafficking, gang-related violence and large-scale drug investigations. The team also demonstrates expertise in cases that involve young defendants as well as those with mental health issues.

Strengths

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They are a really excellent firm. They are versatile and can work on a variety of cases including very serious work and provide a very good level of client care.

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Notable Practitioners

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Raymond Shaw
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Raymond Shaw
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Raymond Shaw maintains a strong criminal defence practice which includes representing clients facing serious allegations of violence and attempted murder. He heads the private client criminal defence team at Shaw Graham Kersh.

Ray is a really experienced, tactical lawyer. He is a formidable opponent.

Raymond is extremely experienced, has an excellent tactical brain and is on top of the details.

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Madeleine Corr
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Madeleine Corr
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Up and Coming

Madeleine Corr has broad experience in handling very serious criminal cases, including murder, sexual offences and terrorism. She has notable strength in advising vulnerable clients including those with significant mental health issues.

I think Madeleine Corr is the best solicitor I have ever met. She should be given an award for how brilliant she is.

Madeleine is brilliant: she's on top of everything and has a very strong tactical brain. She is very good with clients in terms of being compassionate and no-nonsense.

We were taken back by Madeleine's dedication.

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Raymond Shaw
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Members

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Harry Grayson

Jessica Murray

Letitia Duffus

Madeleine Corr

Michael Strauss

Philip Hill