Crime - North West
What the Team is Known For
Stephensons has a dedicated criminal defence team in Manchester able to represent clients in the full range of criminal matters. The firm has appeared in serious crime cases involving murder, sexual offences and the supply of drugs and firearms, with notable experience representing defendants accused of participating in organised crime groups. It also has expertise in driving offences, theft and fraud.
Strengths
"The lawyers at Stephensons are really good with clients and they put up a good fight."
"No matter the offence, the client always receives the same level of service and the same level of excellent legal analysis."
"In cases with large volumes of evidence, they will pare this in a way that is digestible to the client, without losing the complexity or diminishing the case's strengths and weaknesses."
Notable Practitioners
Correna Platt is a highly experienced practitioner with in-depth criminal law knowledge. Platt is very well versed in cases involving murder and sexual offences. "Correna Platt is one of the best. She is fantastic at client care, does the job properly, fights well and is good at prioritising." "Correna has outstanding attention to detail." "She is absolutely first class, infinitely adaptable in her communication style, and she is a great strategist, always thinking ahead." "Correna is conscientious, down to earth and gives practical advice." "Correna is well respected as a go-to senior lawyer for serious crime matters."
