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Crime | UK

The South

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. Blackfords LLP
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    Blackfords LLP
    Crime
    2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Blackfords offers a highly regarded criminal law practice from its offices in Croydon and Woking. The team represents clients in legal aid and privately funded cases regarding violent, sexual and drug-related offences. It also provides in-house advocacy.
  2. GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates
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    GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates
    Crime
    2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    GT Stewart runs a notable criminal law practice in several locations in and around Croydon and Kent. The team assists clients with motoring and sexual offence cases, with a specialist youth court team. The firm accepts both legal aid and private instructions.
  3. Old Bailey Solicitors
    Crime
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Taylor Rose
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    Taylor Rose
    Crime
    2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Taylor Rose offers a notable criminal law practice from a number of locations in the South East. The team assists clients with violent, drug-related and motoring cases, among others. The team accepts both legal aid and privately funded instructions.
  2. Tuckers Solicitors
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    Tuckers Solicitors
    Crime
    2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Tuckers Solicitors has a nationally recognised criminal defence team, with key offices across Kent and Sussex. The firm represents clients across the gamut of general and serious crime, including violent and sexual offences, drugs supply and murder. The firm takes on both legal aid and privately funded cases.
  3. Venters Solicitors
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    Venters Solicitors
    Crime
    2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Venters Solicitors provides specialist criminal law practice that focuses on crime related to families and relationships. The firm assists clients in matters that concern violent and sexual offences, and matters regarding children. Its team accepts both legal aid and privately funded instructions.
  4. Bishop & Light
    Crime
    2025 | Band 2
  5. Gerard Maye Legal Limited
    Crime
    2025 | Band 2
  6. Gullands
    Crime
    2025 | Band 2
  7. Harris Paley Schone
    Crime
    2025 | Band 2