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Crowell & Moring is based in London but retains some presence in Cardiff. The highly reputed Gerallt Owen has ‘an ability to command the complete confidence of the client and to fight their corner’, and leads a corporate fraud and regulatory practice which regularly handles high-value cases with an international element. Locally, it recently advised on an illegal money-lending prosecution. Peter Kiernan left the law in September 2010.

De Maid Solicitors’ specialist defence team has a reputation for high-profile miscarriage of justice cases. The well-regarded Simon Evenden focuses on fraud matters, and Matthew De Maid handles serious crime cases. Recent matters include the defence of Revenue and Customs prosecutions, and also of a manslaughter allegation.

Hutton’s represents private and corporate clients, with a focus on miscarriages of justice. Stuart Hutton handles fraud, regulatory and complex, serious crime matters. The firm recently defended a high-profile allegation of assault and public order breaches.

Martyn Prowel’s name partner is an established figure with experience in high-value fraud cases. Defence advocate Geraint Richards has recently handled a number of animal cruelty cases.

Bowden Jones Solicitors’ criminal defence practice also handles high-volume Magistrates Court work. Stephen Jones focuses on fraud and corporate defence, and Huw Bowden on miscarriage of justice cases.

Clarke & Hartland’s defence practice is led by Stephen Clarke, who handles serious and complex crime, while Tim Hartland focuses on fraud and regulatory matters. It recently launched a service focusing on e-crime matters.

Hugh James’ practice head Martin Jones represents local businesses, prosecutors and regulators. Recent cases include carousel fraud, and health and safety prosecutions.

Richard Nelson LLP’s serious fraud and white collar practice is led by Jonathan Wright, who handles large-scale, complex corporate crime. It continues to act in a high-profile case over conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.

Russell Jones & Walker specialises in Police Federation defence work; its ‘acumen in policing 
matters is second to none’. ‘The epitome of a trustworthy, honest and ethical lawyer’, Jon Nutman recently handled various cases involving alleged assault and the use of force.

Morgans Solicitors Limited specialist criminal and prison law practice emerged following the July 2010 legal aid contracts. Sarah Grace heads the practice, which recently achieved successful appeals against an IPP sentence and handled a serious crime 
allegation.

Radcliffeslebrasseur’s team is led by Huw Llewellyn-Morgan, following the departure of Jane Lang to Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP. Llewellyn-Morgan defends healthcare professionals against serious crime allegations.

The Grech Gooden Partnership’s team has three higher rights of audience advocates. It handles prison law and general crime, including fraud.

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