Chambers Review
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Crime - Thames Valley
What the Team is Known For
Stryders offer a comprehensive criminal defence service from its offices in St. Albans, Leighton Buzzard and Stevenage. The team represents clients in serious crime cases, including allegations of murder and of sexual and drug offences. The team also has a specialism in defending young people accused of fraud.
Strengths
Their strengths are their attention to detail and their willingness to go the extra mile in supporting their clients.
They make every client feel valued and cared for.
They have strong communication skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities and research skills.
Notable practitioners
Matthew Bliss has a wide range of experience representing clients faced with criminal charges, including attempted murder and serious drug and firearms offences.
He is always very approachable, down to earth and easy to deal with.
Vinesh Patel advises clients on a whole host of general and serious crime charges, from robbery and fraud through to sexual offences, including those involving children and historic allegations.
Vinesh Patel is a pleasure to work with. His preparation is impeccable.
Vinesh possesses exceptional skills, including oral and written communication, teamwork and collaboration, as well as attention to detail.



