Blackfords LLP > Croydon, England > Firm Profile

‘Led by Trevor, the team of partners are hugely experienced and knowledgeable. They have a feel for everything that is going on in the firm and an understanding of everyone who crosses the threshold. A big firm with a small firm’s acting attitude towards clients.’

‘Gary Bloxsome is a giant in the areas of crime and fraud. His strategic thinking and considered approach is highly impressive. Gary has a direct style with clients and other lawyers. His vision for how a case will unfold is always clearly expressed and his strategic insight is often invaluable. Rachel Wilson and Jennifer Richardson are highly effective lawyers. I have worked with both of them in fraud and general crime cases. They are professional, bright, and very effective at what they do.’

‘A really professional team, who I have been instructed by on a few occasions, but I have also referred work to.’

‘Gary Bloxsome and his team are passionate about defending their clients in the right way.’

‘Blackfords is a stand-out firm for the dedication the team gives to each individual client.’

‘Gary Bloxsome knows the business like few others. His tactical judgement is spot-on. He is tough but kind, smart but not superior, knowledgeable without a hint of pomposity. Jennifer Richardson is the young Superwoman who works tirelessly. You would want her on your team.’

‘The Blackfords team are one of the best in the industry, always provide a great product.’

‘Gary Bloxsome is widely regarded as one of the best in the industry; Jennifer Richardson is also very good.’

‘They offer an excellent service to their clients. Careful instructions are taken, and no stone is left unturned in the defence of the people they represent.’

‘Hannah Giles is very impressive. She runs the office with enthusiasm and compassion. She is an excellent lawyer and a fine decision maker.’

‘Blackfords have decades of experience at the top and employ excellent staff.’

‘Trevor Francis is tough as nails, but also a compassionate and supportive solicitor. Gary Bloxsome knows the market inside out, a rainmaker extraordinaire with an intensely loyal following. Danny Cundy, first rate and tough defence brief.’

‘Every single case dealt with by Blackfords is thoroughly and rigorously prepared by lawyers who know exactly what they are doing and care about their work. From the smallest to the biggest case, they work hard, every time, to secure the best possible result. They are strategically razor-sharp and able to navigate the greatest complexity with ease and style.’

‘Hannah Giles is an extraordinary lawyer with an inhuman capacity for hard work and an ability to secure the most favourable results. Her cases are run with iron fists in velvet gloves.’

‘Blackfords is a go-to firm for serious high-profile criminal cases. Impressive experience and judgement across the team. Their client care is first class.’

‘Diana Payne is one of the states people of the industry. She stands head and shoulders above many of the more well-known individuals for her quiet, confident advice, strategic thinking and brilliant case management.’

‘Blackfords boasts a team of immense strength and talent, from top to bottom.’

‘Blackfords’ Cardiff offering provides a unique service in Wales: a truly boutique criminal firm catering for all cases  and dealing with each with the same level of devoted care regardless of method of funding.’

‘Philip Williams is a rainmaker. A proud Welshman, he knows the Welsh business world inside out and maintains an equally comprehensive knowledge of Counsel and will always match the right barrister to the right case. He’s got huge experience and uses it to reassure and offer sterling advice.’

‘Philip Williams has an encyclopaedic knowledge of regulatory law.’

 ‘Philip Williams’ experience in large complicated frauds and serious crime is unsurpassed. He combines a mental dexterity in the law with an effortless ability to communicate with clients of all backgrounds.’

‘Nicola Mitchard has long experience of criminal law and offers calm and sensible advice in a way which is helpful to clients, even when its substance may not be welcome.’

‘Annie Lawrence has a Stakhanovite work ethic and is particularly experienced in fraud and valuable in detail-heavy cases.’

‘Annie Lawrence is an absolute star in the making.’

‘Trevor Francis and Gary Bloxsome have a wealth of experience in all categories of fraud. Trevor is a powerhouse in fraud cases, and a strong shoulder to lean on for any individual caught up in this sort of wearing investigation. Gary has seen it all before but retains his enthusiasm and empathy for the client.’

‘Gary Bloxsome – stand out partner. Complete mastery over the sector and superb with clients. Jen Richardson – superb senior solicitor. Work ethic like few others. Plain speaking and great judgement. Rachel Wilson – fine up and coming in house advocate. Able to progress cases beyond her call. Simon O’Meara – top notch solicitor with wisdom and tactical nous.’

‘Daniel Cundy acts for high net worth individuals and advises corporations. He is the stand-out partner in this firm. Daniel is a brilliant lawyer with a razor-sharp mind and without a doubt a go-to lawyer when it comes to complex fraud and regulatory cases.’

‘Naureen Shariff is an exceptional lawyer who works tirelessly to get the best results for her clients.’

‘Danny Cundy is hugely impressive: he’s a pleasure to deal with and very adept at helping his clients navigate sensitive and complicated issues.’

‘Utterly dedicated. Hard working. Great lawyers but with real world nouse. if I was in trouble I would go to them for representation. Not a faceless corporate but a group of specialist individuals who know what to do in almost every situation.’

‘Jennifer Richardson: understated, dedicated, determined, effective, brilliant. Gary Bloxsome: charismatic rainmaker with great tactical oversight of all his cases. Trevor Francis: hugely experienced and knowledgeable member of firm who you would be lucky to have in any business crime case. Danny Cundy: legal ability second to none. Rachel Wilson: excellent junior as an advocate and non-advocate. Hugely talented, astute and great with clients.’

‘I dealt with Nicola Chamberlain who was always professional but also offered a sense of humour. My initial consultation made me feel completely at ease and reassured me that I had someone on my side who would be able to keep me on the right path. Nicola had a sense of humour which helped a lot to get me through the process. Nicola always responded promptly to any queries I had and was very knowledgeable and professional when dealing with the other party. I got the outcome I wanted and needed thanks to Nicola’s work and attention to detail. I was able to rest assured that Nicola was unfailing in getting the job done.’

‘I would particularly single out Nicola Chamberlain as an excellent practitioner. She is a joy to work with and goes above and beyond the call of duty for her clients. I cannot commend her highly enough in terms of her representation of parents in what are difficult and stressful proceedings. She is determined and brings a great deal of experience and skill to her cases. The advice she gives clients is always spot on and she shows the most outstanding judgment.’

‘The team is really well organised, focused and efficient. They deliver an excellent service.’

‘Helen Worden’s dedication, tenacity, thorough case preparation and client care have been a hallmark of her leadership for years and this leadership sets the scene and culture which trainees ‘grow up’ in. Kim Wintle is simply excellent. She is energetic, dedicated, strategic and has excellent judgment. She never backs away from a fight worth fighting and never shies away from giving firm advice where it is needed to protect a client’s best interests. Terri-anne Taylor works like a Trojan, stands up for clients and prepares them during interim stages by giving firm realistic advice as to how to optimise their case strategy. Alexandra Pruvost is very much of the Blackford mould and brings her hard work and talent for strategic planning to all her cases.’

‘This is a firm which offers a ‘Rolls Royce’ service. Whether you consider the head of department, the current trainee or everyone in between, there is the same ethic of hard work, excellent legal knowledge, good judgment, realistic advice, and fierce representation. I have no hesitation in referring acquaintances to this team and this illustrates how highly I regard the strength and depth of the team.’

‘Blackfords LLP has an extremely dedicated, hard-working and client-focused family team. The team goes out of its way to support and advocate for its clients, who are often vulnerable. On the other hand, the team is able to recognise the reality of its clients’ situations and provide objective and pragmatic advice.’

‘Helen Worden is one of the best public law solicitors I have worked with. She always knows her cases inside out and demonstrates an exceptional analysis of the strengths and weaknesses in them. She is able to identify when a case requires a different approach and is prepared to give cases the time and thought that they require. Kim Wintle is an extremely busy practitioner who is, nonetheless, always on top of her cases. She is able to identify the salient points in a case and focus on realistic outcomes for her clients. She is able to turn work round very quickly and is excellent in keeping me in the loop in our cases. She is a pleasure to work for.’

‘Gary Rubin and Jo Kaucher are extremely knowledgeable and experienced in this area. They both work very hard and are always available to discuss issues.’

‘Gary Rubin and Jo Kaucher are always available to communicate with, and both have a wealth of experience, knowledge and expertise in the field of both criminal and police misconduct. Both are a credit to Blackfords LLP, showing empathy when needed, supporting the needs of clients through difficult times.’

‘Gary Rubin, Jo Kaucher and Jennifer Richardson all produce high-quality work.’

‘Philip Williams is a driving force in professional discipline. A star player.’

‘They always prepare the cases well, work collaboratively with Counsel, and respond quickly to enquiries.’

‘Compared to other firms, Blackfords has an impressive diversity of expertise and relations with specialist barristers, and is in an enviable position to provide clients with advice and assistance across multiple disciplines.’

‘The Blackfords team is one of the best in the industry and always provides a great product.’

‘Gary Bloxsome is widely regarded as one of the best in this area – Jennifer Richardson is also very good.’

‘The partners in the team are hugely experienced and knowledgeable. They are a big firm with a small firm’s attitude.’

‘Gary Rubin is a first-class lawyer with unparalleled experience and knowledge in the industry – he is the safest pair of hands.’

‘The team has an incredible range of clients and for a firm of their size they punch way above their perceived weight. The team have been involved in nearly all of the train or tram disaster health and safety cases in the last 30 years. They are client-driven, think outside the box and make the client’s best outcome their entire focus.’

‘Gary Rubin is an incredible tactician in health and safety cases, Trevor Francis is a modern-thinking managing partner, excellent with clients. Both have the great skill of knowing the best experts in their respective fields.’

‘Gary Rubin has vast experience in cases involving fatalities in many sectors such as education and health. His experience in serious criminal litigation is invaluable when navigating the inevitable police investigations and Coroner’s Inquests which overlap fatalities. He is able to identify well in advance the type of expert evidence that is required in a case.’

‘Gary Rubin has been involved in a number of the high-profile cases over the last 15 to 20 years. He has a great tactical mind and knows this area of regulatory work like the back of his hand. Gary Bloxsome is a well-known top flight criminal lawyer who is equally at home undertaking health and safety work.’

‘Gary Rubin is a star – loved by clients, he leaves no stone unturned and is fully engaged from start to finish. Sophie Payne is particularly good too, exceptionally responsive, clear-thinking and hardworking.’

‘Gary Rubin has almost unrivalled experience in rail-related health and safety cases, acting for individuals.’

‘They offer an excellent service to their clients. Careful instructions are taken, and no stone is left unturned in the defence of the people they represent.’

‘Hannah Giles is very impressive. She runs the office with enthusiasm and compassion. She is an excellent lawyer and a fine decision maker.’

‘Blackfords have decades of experience at the top and employ excellent staff.’

‘Trevor Francis is tough as nails, but also a compassionate and supportive solicitor. Gary Bloxsome knows the market inside out, a rainmaker extraordinaire with an intensely loyal following. Danny Cundy, first rate and tough defence brief.’

‘Every single case dealt with by Blackfords is thoroughly and rigorously prepared by lawyers who know exactly what they are doing and care about their work. From the smallest to the biggest case, they work hard, every time, to secure the best possible result. They are strategically razor-sharp and able to navigate the greatest complexity with ease and style.’

‘Hannah Giles is an extraordinary lawyer with an inhuman capacity for hard work and an ability to secure the most favourable results. Her cases are run with iron fists in velvet gloves.’

‘Blackfords is a go-to firm for serious high-profile criminal cases. Impressive experience and judgement across the team. Their client care is first class.’

‘Diana Payne is one of the states people of the industry. She stands head and shoulders above many of the more well-known individuals for her quiet, confident advice, strategic thinking and brilliant case management.’