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Crime: Cardiff

Bowden Jones Solicitors’ practice is overseen by founding partners Stephen Jones and Huw Bowden; both have considerable experience in criminal defence work. Glyn Maddocks has joined the firm, and advises on criminal appeal matters.

Simon Evenden at De Maid Solicitors has a pre-eminent reputation for white-collar crime matters, with experience in multimillion-pound fraud cases. The firm’s busy general crime unit is overseen by Matthew de Maid.

At Hutton’s, name partner Stuart Hutton is known for his work in high-profile cases.

Martyn Prowel handles the full range of criminal defence work, and prosecutes on behalf of the RSPCA. Its name partner was involved in the Lynette White investigation.

Jonathan Wright at Richard Nelson LLP is well regarded for VHCC fraud work. He acted for one of the investigating officers in the Lynette White investigation.

Russell Jones & Walker, part of Slater & Gordon Lawyers’ Jon Nutman has experience in representing police officers that is second to none in the region. He is also experienced in general criminal defence work, courts martial and judicial review cases.

South-east England firm Blackfords LLP has opened an office in Cardiff, headed by legal adviser Phil Williams, who is a recognised figure in fraud work.

At Clarke & Hartland, well-respected name partners Stephen Clarke and Tim Hartland remain a popular choice with clients; they have a wealth of experience in criminal matters, including large-scale drugs and murder cases.

Solicitor Catherine Perry at Crowell & Moring specialises in business crime.

Martin Jones heads Hugh James’ white-collar crime department. The team defends environmental crime and motoring offences, and prosecutes on behalf of the VOSA.

Morgan Cole has been appointed to represent the Nursing and Midwifery Council; Claire Rawle is well regarded for her regulatory work.

Headed by Sarah Grace, Morgans Criminal Law advises exclusively on criminal law and prison law.

Huw Llewellyn-Morgan at RadcliffesLeBrasseur is notable for his experience representing medical professionals in regulatory and criminal proceedings.

Highly respected white-collar crime specialist Philip L Kelly at Sternberg Reed has recently relocated to a Cardiff base.

Jon Wilkins at The Grech Gooden Partnership acted in a number of environmental crime cases in 2011. Angelo Gooden heads a well-regarded, busy general crime unit.

Crime: Elsewhere in Wales

Solicitor advocate Melissa Griffiths at Allington Hughes Solicitors in Wrexham is recommended for general crime.

Gwyn Jones is head of crime at Gamlins. Based at Rhyl, he works across North Wales, and is a higher court advocate, appearing in both the Magistrates and Crown Courts. He is increasingly instructed in fraudulent trading matters.

Both Mark Davies and Lee Davies at Goldstones have higher rights. Instructions include high-profile matters such as murder, fraud and proceeds of crime cases.

Simon Howell heads a substantial team at Graham Evans & Partners; all four partners in the team are active at the courts. Steve Burnell and Giles Hayes have higher rights.

Harding Evans LLP is prominent in South East Wales. It is currently instructed in three murder trials. It also defends motor offences and operator licence issues.

Hutchinson Thomas has a strong department. Stephen Harrett has higher rights, and the experienced Robert Williams is also well respected. The team is instructed in murder and conspiracy cases as well as in more mainstream criminal matters.

Gareth Evans is recommended at J Charles Hughes & Co.

JNP Legal is a well-respected local firm, defending general crime and motoring offences, and prosecuting and defending regulatory matters.

Neil Foley & Co’s name partner is an experienced practitioner.

James Subbiani’s work at Red Kite Law in 2011 included a murder case, and advice in relation to an environmental prosecution.

Solicitor advocate Ceri Evans, an associate at Walker Smith Way, is a general crime specialist, and handled some sensitive and high-profile local cases in 2011.

Watkins & Gunn has a large team headed by solicitor advocate Sarah Williams-Martin. Work in 2011 included money laundering cases, environmental prosecutions and a high-profile murder case. Williams has experience in dealing with defendants with mental health conditions.

Paul Wilson at Wilson Devonald is well regarded.

Licensing

Claire Rawle at Morgan Cole is highly regarded in the region. The firm provides a full range of regulatory services to retail and leisure clients, including Millennium & Copthorne Hotels. It assists clients applying for, and contesting the review of, premises licences, and advises on investigation/prosecution for breach of licence conditions.

Hugh James advises hospitality clients as well as betting establishments and entertainment providers. Martin Jones heads the team, which specialises in licensing breach cases and revocations and appeals.

Name partner John Morse has a strong reputation in South Wales, continuing to win work nationally from clients such as Paddy Power. The firm has expertise across the gamut of licensing matters.

Timothy Jones at Morgan LaRoche Limited assists hotel and restaurant clients.

Gwyn Jones is recommended at Gamlins.

Robert Williams is recommended at Hutchinson Thomas.

Bill Parry is recommended at William Parry & Co.

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