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Crime | UK

Thames Valley

Our Crime sections focus on the representation of individuals during criminal investigations and prosecution for serious charges such as those concerning the illegal drugs trade, assault, sexual offences, terrorism and homicide. It covers work at all levels, from initial police dealings and high street advisory matters all the way to the Supreme Court and the European Court of Human Rights. We take into account both privately and publicly funded work. Criminal matters related to fraud, money laundering and bribery are all reviewed separately in our Financial Crime sections.

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Band 1

  1. ABV Solicitors
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    ABV Solicitors
    Crime
    2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    ABV Solicitors offers a highly regarded criminal defence practice in Hayes. The team is engaged in both legal aid and privately funded cases, representing clients facing a variety of serious crime charges. The team's expertise includes complex cases concerning sexual offences and the illegal drugs trade, as well as charges such as murder and terrorism.
  2. Duncan Lewis Solicitors
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    Duncan Lewis Solicitors
    Crime
    2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Duncan Lewis Solicitors operates a highly regarded criminal law practice from its office in Harrow-on-the-Hill. The team represents clients across a range of serious crime matters, including violent crime, financial crime and drug offences. It also has specialist expertise in proceeds of crime issues. The team accepts both legal aid and privately funded instructions.
  3. IBB Law
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    IBB Law
    Crime
    2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    IBB Law operates a highly regarded criminal defence practice in Uxbridge. The team assists clients with matters involving drugs charges, sexual assault allegations and burglary. It is able to engage in cases that involve criminal and commercial aspects and offers in-house advocacy. The team accepts both legal aid and privately funded instructions.
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    Lawtons Solicitors
    Crime
    2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    LawtonsSolicitors offers a specialist criminal law practice based in St. Albans. The team is engaged for both legal aid and privately funded cases, acting for clients facing allegations of all kinds, including conspiracy to pervert the course of justice, drugs supply and serious assault.
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    Wells Burcombe
    Crime
    2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Wells Burcombe offers a highly regarded criminal law practice in St. Albans. The team assists clients facing a wide range of criminal charges, including charges of the utmost seriousness such as murder, people trafficking and drug-related offences. The team also provides specialist expertise in appeals, case reviews and prison law. The team accepts both legal aid and privately funded instructions.
  6. Reeds Solicitors
    Crime
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. B P Collins LLP
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    B P Collins LLP
    Crime
    2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    B P Collins operates a respected criminal law practice based in Gerrards Cross. The team acts for clients facing charges regarding motoring, public order and sexual offences, and has specialist expertise in associated military, professional discipline and mental health issues. The team also provides an in-house solicitor advocacy service.
  2. Blaser Mills Law
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    Blaser Mills Law
    Crime
    2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Blaser Mills Law runs a respected criminal law practice from its office in High Wycombe. The team represents clients in general crime matters, including cases of physical and sexual assault, as well as a broad range of road traffic offences. The firm has notable experience representing professionals, such as teachers and solicitors, faced with potential criminal charges.
  3. Stryders
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    Stryders
    Crime
    2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    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.
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    Woolfe & Co Solicitors
    Crime
    2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked
    Woolfe & Co is a Luton-based firm that provides criminal defence services to private clients facing an array of charges. The team has experience in everything from road traffic offences through to very serious cases regarding drugs supply, murder and terrorism.