Crime | UK

ABV Solicitors is an established South East outfit with a solid presence in London, handling both public and privately funded criminal law cases. The team regularly represents clients facing high-level charges such as murder and terrorism and also has considerable experience in serious sexual offences, including historic allegations and large-scale child abuse networks. It has further expertise in matters with multi-jurisdictional aspects, such as modern slavery cases and drugs importation.

Bindmans offers in-depth experience across all areas of criminal law. The team is particularly well-versed in representing individuals charged with highly serious offences, including murder and terrorism, and also assists clients with appeals against earlier convictions. The team offers niche expertise in acting for journalists and those charged with public order offences, drawing on additional strength in human rights issues.

Simons Muirhead Burton has an established criminal defence group that maintains a broad client roster, including media entities and high-profile individuals. It has a strong expertise in sexual offences, including those committed against children, and cybercrime matters, with further ability to advise on serious charges related to drugs and firearms possession. The team is recommended for its experience in complex appellate and advisory work and is well-versed in acting in cases brought before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.

Murray Hughman demonstrates significant experience in the criminal law domain, including cases involving allegations of serious sexual offences, multi-handed violent crimes and homicide. The team is experienced advising on organised crime cases including firearms and drugs supply, as well as human trafficking and modern slavery charges. The firm regularly handles cases that involve children as either defendants or victims.

Stokoe Partnership is a dedicated criminal defence boutique noted for its expert handling of serious crime cases, including murder, armed robbery, drugs importation and FGM charges. It also advises on organised crime investigations as well as matters relating to cybercrime and hacking. The team acts for both privately funded and legal aid clients and has further strength in handling criminal appellate work.

Carson Kaye represents both publicly and privately funded clients in a range of criminal cases. The firm specialises in handling serious and complex matters such as homicides, robbery, large drugs conspiracies and sexual offences. It also has expertise in terrorism offences and gang-related crimes.

Egan Meyer is a boutique firm handling exclusively private criminal defence cases. The firm is adept at assisting clients facing very serious charges, including violent offences, homicide and terrorism. It often advises high-profile individuals, including professional sportspeople and ultra high net worth businesspeople.