Crime
London (Firms)
3 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Melissa Ansah
UK 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
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Practice Areas
Melissa has worked in criminal law for over 10 years and qualified as a lawyer in 2018. Melissa has a busy practice defending clients accused of a wide range of offences. She is a passionate criminal defence lawyer with a particular interest in representing young and vulnerable clients.
She understands the importance of building a trusting relationship and the importance of continuity, resulting in her regularly representing clients from the Police station interview through to trial. Melissa is respected for her meticulous case preparation and her dedication to secure the best outcome for her clients.
For more information check out Melissa's website https://murrayhughman.co.uk/team/melissa-ansah/
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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Crime - London (Firms)
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Individual Editorial
Melissa Ansah is a crime lawyer who has a focus on the treatment of young people in custody. She works closely with the charity Juvenis, which supports young people from vulnerable and disenfranchised communities and those at risk of offending and criminal behaviours.
Strengths
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There is nobody that cares more about her clients than Melissa. She works incredibly hard to provide an exceptional standard of client care.
CrimeChambers Guide to the Legal ProfessionMel is the go-to for serious crime. She is very hard-working and refuses to give up.
CrimeChambers Guide to the Legal ProfessionAn absolutely resolute solicitor, dedicated to putting her clients first and putting all of her energy into case preparation.
CrimeChambers Guide to the Legal ProfessionThere is nobody that cares more about her clients than Melissa. She works incredibly hard to provide an exceptional standard of client care.
DEI ChampionsChambers Guide to the Legal ProfessionMelissa is an absolutely resolute solicitor who is dedicated to putting her clients first and putting all of her energy into case preparation. She puts clients at ease from the outset.
DEI ChampionsChambers Guide to the Legal ProfessionMelissa is loved by local communities and gets involved in local community work. She is a delight to work with: people absolutely love her and she really cares about her clients.
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