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Woodfines LLP

226-228 UPPER FIFTH STREET, REGENCY COURT, MILTON KEYNES, MK9 2HR, ENGLAND

Tel:: Work 01908 202150
Fax:: Fax 01908 202152
DX:: 54465 MILTON KEYNES

Web:: www.woodfines.co.uk
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Sandy, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Bedford

Niall Quinn QC

Tel:: Work +44 1908 202150
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Work Department

Crime.

Position

Criminal law specialist for 30 years. One of the most distinguished criminal solicitors in the country, with huge experience of all types of serious crime. Leads junior counsel and solicitor advocates in major trials all over the country. Is often briefed by other firms, as well as representing Woodfines’ clients.

Career

Trained Buckinghamshire County Council, qualified 1974; Woodfines, partner 1975. Crown Court Recorder and advocate for ten years. Appointed QC in 2006. Door tenant at 1 Gray’s Inn Square.

Languages

French.

Member

SAHCA; Law Society.

Education

Emanuel School; University of Manchester (1971 LLB).

Leisure

Times crossword, poetry, singing (mainly rock).

Practice Areas

Crime - corporate; Crime - general; Fraud

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