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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.

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