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Sonn Macmillan Walker

Crime

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Sonn Macmillan Walker

Rankings

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Crime - London (Firms)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Sonn Macmillan Walker is a specialist criminal defence firm advising on a wide range of cases, including murder, sexual offences and terrorism charges. The team fields extensive expertise in Crown Court, Magistrates' Court and police station work. It also has complementary expertise in extradition matters. The team undertakes both privately funded and legal aid cases.
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Strengths

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  • The firm has excellent preparation of cases and a caring nature for clients.

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  • The firm's exceptional expertise in serious crime allows it to handle complex, high-stakes cases with confidence and precision. They have an innovative, problem-solving approach.

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  • They prepare cases really thoroughly and are very thoughtful. They work to a really high standard and have a collaborative approach.

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  • The SMW criminal department leaves no stone unturned in the pursuit of a favourable result for clients. Their preparation and compassionate client care are second to none.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Amy Cox
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    Amy Cox

    Amy Cox represents clients charged with criminal offences such as rape, murder and drugs-related offences, with notable experience advising young people and individuals suffering mental health issues.

    • Amy is exceptionally diligent, hard-working and conscientious.

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    • Amy provides an enviable combination of excellent legal knowledge and tactical judgement alongside an inexhaustible work rate.

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    • Amy is an unbelievably brilliant solicitor.

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  • Rachel Hobba
    Rachel Hobba

    Rachel Hobba

    Rachel Hobba is skilled in advising clients involved in a range of serious criminal cases which includes historical sexual offences and murder charges.

    • Rachel takes a very forensic approach whilst not losing the sense of the human side of these matters.

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    • Rachel's calm, friendly and reassuring approach immediately puts clients at ease in challenging situations. This allows her to quickly build bonds and relationships, providing an immediate advantage.

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  • Leah Connolly
    Leah Connolly

    Leah Connolly

    Leah Connolly is a highly regarded solicitor who has a particular focus on youth crime. She has expertise representing clients facing charges of murder and other serious violent offences as well as in drugs cases.

    • Leah is a fantastic lawyer, with an eye for detail. She is very understanding of the youth clients that she deals with and undoubtedly a tour de force in the youth justice arena.

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    • Leah is very committed to youth justice.

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