Ranking tables
Crime | UK
North West
Rankings overview for Departments
Mary Monson Solicitors 4 Years Ranked- MSB Solicitors 4 Years Ranked
Slater Heelis (Part of Lawfront) 3 Years Ranked
Tuckers Solicitors 3 Years Ranked- AGI Criminal Solicitors
- Burton Copeland Ltd
- Reeds Solicitors
Cartwright King 3 Years Ranked- Howards Solicitors 4 Years Ranked
Potter Derby Solicitors 4 Years Ranked- Abbey Solicitors
- ABR Solicitors
- Draycott Browne Solicitors
- Forresters Solicitors
- Hogan Brown
- RH Law LLP
- Winley Ford Solicitors
Craig Liversidge Forbes6 Years Ranked
Ian Lewis JMW Solicitors LLP6 Years Ranked
Paul Schofield Farleys Solicitors LLP22 Years Ranked
Sam Healey JMW Solicitors LLP3 Years Ranked- Correna PlattStephensons
- Damian WallReeds Solicitors
- Louise StrawBurton Copeland Ltd
Bridgette Hibbert Farleys Solicitors (Part of Lawfront)8 Years Ranked
Craig Mackenzie Forbes3 Years Ranked- Joseph Kotrie-Monson Mary Monson Solicitors10 Years Ranked
- Liam Kotrie Mary Monson Solicitors1 Years Ranked
Matthew Claughton Olliers7 Years Ranked- Michael McKeown MSB Solicitors3 Years Ranked
Rachel Fletcher Slater Heelis (Part of Lawfront)3 Years Ranked- Richard Derby Potter Derby Solicitors2 Years Ranked
- Bethan MantelReeds Solicitors
All Departments profiles
Band 1

1 Farleys Solicitors (Part of Lawfront)Crime2026 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedFarleys Solicitors houses a team of very impressive criminal law practitioners in its offices in Manchester and across Lancashire. The team has extensive experience acting in the full spectrum of serious crime matters, including murder, stalking and sexual offences. It also has in-depth knowledge of high-profile drug-related cases, such as trafficking and conspiracy to supply. Farleys acts for private clients, including high-profile individuals, as well as providing legal aid services.

1 ForbesCrime2026 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedForbes is a leading criminal law practice in Manchester and Lancashire that offers expertise across a broad range of cases. The team is well placed to act in serious crime matters including murder, gang-related violence, drugs supply and sexual offences. It also has knowledge of corruption issues and money laundering related to organised crime, with the experience required to handle matters involving complex international elements. The firm acts for private clients as well as offering legal aid services.

1 JMW Solicitors LLPCrime2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedJMW Solicitors has a well-established criminal law practice in Manchester with lawyers able to act in a wide variety of cases. The team has strength in dealing with serious crimes such as murder, sexual assault, kidnapping and drug offences. Additionally, it has notable experience in organised crime-related matters, money laundering cases, fraud and misconduct in public office.

1 OlliersCrime2026 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedOlliers maintains a strong presence in Manchester, handling a variety of serious criminal law work. The team is well placed to act for clients on the full range of serious crime matters such as murder and manslaughter, terrorism, firearms offences and drug supply cases. The firm is also praised for its expertise in sexual offence and fraud matters.
Band 2

2 Mary Monson SolicitorsCrime2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedMary Monson Solicitors is an established practice in Manchester with the expertise to handle the full array of criminal cases. The team regularly represents defendants in cases regarding drugs supply, sexual offences and murder and manslaughter charges. The firm also has extensive practical knowledge of matters involving professional clients, such as misconduct in public office. It is often engaged by clients to act in very high-profile actions.
2 MSB SolicitorsCrime2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedMSB Solicitors has a well-established criminal defence team in the North West, with key locations in Manchester, Liverpool and Chester. The firm is able to act across a range of complex criminal cases concerning serious charges such as historic sexual offences, murder and drug offences. It is also well versed in cases involving organised crime groups and financial crimes.

2 Slater Heelis (Part of Lawfront)Crime2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedSlater Heelis has a strong criminal law practice in the North West, with key locations in Manchester and Liverpool. The firm focuses on acting for privately funded clients on an array of criminal cases, from cybercrime and driving offences through to sexual offences and murder.

2 Tuckers SolicitorsCrime2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedTuckers Solicitors is an established nationwide criminal defence firm with key offices in the North West in Liverpool, Manchester and Bury. Its lawyers are experienced at handling the most serious criminal offences, including high-profile matters for both private and publicly funded clients. They are particularly adept in cases involving organised drug conspiracies as well as serious violent offences.
Band 3

3 Cartwright KingCrime2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedThe Manchester office of Cartwright King has a team of criminal law experts able to handle a variety of serious crime matters. The firm represents clients facing charges such as murder, conspiracy and drugs supply, as well as those relating to complex financial crimes. It acts for private funded clients as well as those using legal aid.
3 Howards SolicitorsCrime2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedHowards Solicitors has a solid criminal law defence team that is able to provide clients with representation in the full range of criminal cases from its Cheshire offices. The firm has experience acting in all manner of matters from the most serious crimes such as murder and sexual offences to harassment and driving offences. It acts for both privately and publicly funded clients.

3 Potter Derby SolicitorsCrime2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedPotter Derby Solicitors in Liverpool has a well-established criminal law practice offering expertise in all aspects of criminal cases. The firm is able to handle complex serious crime cases such as murder, kidnapping, firearms offences and those related to organised crime groups. Additionally, the team has the skills to defend clients in fraud cases and misconduct prosecutions.



