‘Clearly at the top of their game, combining precise and high-quality advice and representation in a tenacious manner while remaining highly personable and flexible.’

‘David Hardstaff was a brilliant point of contact and supportive advocate throughout a challenging and disruptive period.’

‘As a firm their preparation is outstanding and they have a remarkable strength in depth both in terms of their solicitors and back room staff. Their client care is first class.’

‘Mark Haslam is in large measure responsible for the top drawer reputation of BCL’s criminal department. His sense of humour, experience and hard work amount to a masterful combination.’

‘Simply the best criminal solicitors in the country. Their collective experience in representing defendants at the police station and in preparing cases pays dividends for instructed counsel who are provided with detailed instructions littered with bombs of useful material to deploy during a trial.’

‘Ellen Peart is top of the list of solicitors to recommend for high profile and high net worth defendants. She is discreet and sensitive, but always provides pragmatic and correct advice. Clients trust her to find solutions, and they are never disappointed.’

‘The practice is rightly recognised as one of the top firms in the country for private clients. The service is second to none and the client is fully briefed throughout on tactics and preparation.’

‘Excellent team, highly responsive and leaders in their field. I have referred a number of clients to them, and glowing references are what comes back.’

‘The firm is a byword for excellence and fighting for rights.‘

‘Tayab Ali – utterly fearless and focused upon achieving the best results for his clients. His polymath nature adds a unique benefit to his advice, strategy and tactics. Working with him really feels like you’re starring in a legal film!’

‘Kate Goold is an exceptional solicitor. She is insightful, committed, and a pleasure to deal with.’

‘This is a superb firm with a wonderfully talented all-round team.’

‘Passionate cause-led firm that leave no stone unturned for a client.’

‘Kate Goold is excellent and who I would suggest any friend of mine should go to. She is tireless, thinks of every possible point that can be raised, and does not rest until she has done all she can.’

‘One of the UK’s most feared criminal teams. A leader in the market for decades.’

‘This practice inspires confidence in the way in which a case is being handled. They leave nothing to chance.’

‘A great team headed by Trevor Francis & Gary Bloxsome – total leaders in the field. Slick and professional.’

‘Trevor Francis knows all there is to know about running a criminal defence. Gary Bloxsome is ferocious. Rachel Wilson is super talented and super dedicated.’

‘Blackfords are a highly professional and efficient firm who are regarded as one of the best in this practice area. They have no weak links at their firm so every client is assured of high level legal assistance.’

‘Gary Bloxsome is as close to royalty as the legal profession can offer. He has a direct and confident manner which is respected by clients and opponents alike.’

‘An extremely professional organisation that go out of their way to provide the best service to their clients.’

‘They are a very well respected and thorough firm, pleasure to work with.’

‘The firm are tough uncompromising defenders, with a diverse work force and impeccable use of technology.’

‘Gary Bloxsome is a senior partner who retains a keen interest in all the firm’s cases.’

‘Dedicated, knowledgeable and talented. They go the extra mile every time.’

‘Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh is a master of client care. Nothing is too much to ask of her. Clients love her, opponents fear her and the court respects her.’

‘Corker Binning is genuinely outstanding. The quality of their work is second to none.’

‘Edward Grange is a strong and calming influence in any crisis.’

‘They have a very highly developed legal knowledge set and provide a very focused, client orientated, bespoke service – I think of them as the Savile Row of firms in this field.’

‘Jessica Parker is a highly experienced partner in investigations and criminal litigation who will let her team flourish whilst always keeping a watchful eye on any decisions they make.’

‘An incredible team all round. Andrew Smith is outstanding.’

‘Massively experienced criminal team – adept at handling homicide and other serious offences. Worth every penny. Every member of the team is a seasoned criminal lawyer.’

‘The criminal team has an invaluable depth and range of experience and expertise.’

‘Peter Csemiczky is superb; charming and personable, he has huge knowledge and experience of criminal litigation of all kinds, and brings to this experience a quick and incisive legal mind and robust determination to achieve the best results for his clients.’

‘The firm has a great reputation with a huge breadth of experience and knowledge. They have considerable strength in depth.’

‘Aileen Colhoun is a seasoned campaigner who always gives 110% to her clients.’

‘They place a far greater emphasis on public conscience cases than their exclusively commercially motivated rivals. As a result they have attracted a dedicated staff and a diverse client base. This in turn has generated an enviable reputation for good work, unbiased thinking, integrity and grit.’

‘A strong outfit across the board, with everyone operating at the top of their game.’

‘Jenny Wiltshire – amazing. No other solicitor knows their cases in this depth. She is exceptional. Amazing client care skills, clients love her, very good at dealing with youths.’

‘Peter Csemiczky is my go to recommendation for my clients when they need advice on criminal law. Extremely calm under pressure, he always gives clear and very strategic advice.’

‘Very diverse set of skilled professionals working as a team.’

‘Always available to share expert advice.’

‘As a firm they have a real team spirit, always sharing knowledge and experience with each other, to the benefit of their clients. They have a superbly dynamic and diverse team of lawyers in the team.’

‘Raj Chada and Mike Schwarz are the best in the business, between them they have been instrumental in every big protester case for the last two decades.’

‘HJA’s criminal solicitors are amongst the leading criminal solicitors in the country. They have been involved in countless landmark cases but also in hundreds if not thousands of important protest cases in the magistrates courts.’

‘Raj Chada, the head of HJA’s criminal team, is a fantastic lawyer who is universally respected. He is also an excellent advocate.’

‘Raj Chada, Mike Schwarz and Laura O’Brien are real standouts in the crime department.’

‘HJA remains committed to doing excellent publicly funded criminal defence work. The team is superby led by Raj Chada, who is an outstanding solicitor and a brilliant advocate.’

‘They are the real deal, with real in-depth backgrounds in criminal law, with an embedded culture of teamwork. They are not tied or restricted by hierarchy. Their attention to detail is like nothing you have ever seen. Their tactical awareness and ability to go the extra mile is outstanding.’

‘Sandra Paul is super intelligent; sensitive yet relentless in pursuit of the client objective.’

‘Sandra Paul – simply amazing. Great lawyer with amazing judgement – she is the whole package.’

‘I think the best thing I can say “They gave me my life back again.”’

‘The individuals and team(s) at Kingsley Napley are some of the kindest, smartest, and most devoted professionals that I’ve had the pleasure of working with.’

‘This firm is the premier league practice for private criminal law. They have a wide client base, specialising in sexual offences. They are unique in their exceptional client care and case preparation.’

‘David Sleight – right at the top of his game. A good lawyer and a very good strategist. He is very straightforward and easy to get on with.’

‘The best crime team in London as far as I am concerned. ‘

‘Efficient, polite and proactive.’

‘Michael O’Kane is a wonderful and inspirational leader. Jasvinder Nakhwal is also superb. They are part of a a wonderfully gifted, all round team.’

‘This is a superb firm with outstanding indiduals. They are innovative and think strategically. A brilliant group.’

‘Peters & Peters has a very experienced team focusing on very specialised areas of law, and such expertise is not present in many other firms.’

‘Anna Bradshaw has an amazing ability to break down the most mind-boggling regulations into manageable concepts and to develop strategies to address such regulatory risks. Anna’s composed manner and strategic outlook help find long term and future-proof solutions.’

‘High level advice on cases of the utmost sensitivity.’

‘The team provides an exceptionally high standard of service; highly knowledgeable about relevant international and domestic criminal law and the interplay between them, skilled strategic thinking, well resourced and excellent support provided to counsel.’

‘The practice is unique due to its breadth of knowledge and has been a pathfinder in certain areas of criminal law. The previous experience of a number of the partners/associates means that the firm can offer valuable insights.’

‘Simons Muirhead Burton is the most diligent, passionate and expert firm I have ever encountered.’

‘The practice employs lawyers of deep experience and domain expertise in order to provide a very high standard of service.’

‘Henrietta Ronson was the standout individual on the team. My experience working with her is second to none.’

‘The criminal team is very classy – highly competent, down to earth, responsive and extremely experienced.’

‘Phil Smith is a first rate criminal solicitor. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone. He gets great results – largely as a result of his hard work and ability to see points others often miss.’

‘The work they did for my case was beyond outstanding, and each of them was available at any time.’

‘The amount of research and attention to detail by partner Phil Smith and associate Henrietta Ronson was something I haven’t seen anywhere else.’

‘Bambos Tsiattalou – the equivalent of a five-star General in criminal law. His abilities to analyse a case are unparalleled. Can summarise the most difficult of cases into a handful of points. Masterful tactician.’

‘Professional, competent and compassionate individuals.’

‘The partners in the firm are always 100% behind their clients, delivering a first class services.’

‘Bambos Tsiattalou is renowned for being a leader in this area, he is known to all as one of the best criminal lawyers in the country.’

‘Richard Cannon is a standout and frequently sought for his expertise.’

‘Maria Theodolou is excellent at helping high-profile clients navigate criminal proceedings that attract media attention.’

‘I would describe Stokoe Solicitors as a star firm. It regularly appears in the leading cases within the UK. They have a very strong private client base which is testament to the quality of their representation.’

‘Rubin Italia is a first class lawyer. Excellent client care, attention to detail, and plenty of strategic nous.’

‘A highly impressive and capable leading firm across the broad spectrum of general defence criminal practice. Their case preparation and client care skills are second to none.’

‘ABV Solicitors are a top firm who very well known in the industry for having highly capable and indefatigable lawyers; committed to their clients’ cases.’

‘Hanisha Godhania is as sharp as they come. She is always on top of her cases and a few steps ahead of her opposition.’

‘ABV is a genuinely efficient and effective firm who have the capacity and personnel to deal with the most complex and challenging cases.’

‘Rob Borwick is a measured, careful and persuasive partner who provides a discrete and dedicated service to select clients.’

‘Akhtar Ahmad – Highly experienced, superb client care and very hard-working.’

‘Sunita Mehta – talented, hard working and impressive multi-tasking.’

‘The team at ABV Solicitors know exactly what they are doing in all aspects of the criminal law.’

‘Giles Bark-Jones is still one of the real heavyweights of the criminal defence world. He is actively involved in client management and providing high-level strategic and tactical advice.’

‘Bark & Co offer an all round gold service, from pre-charge advice to handling the media to success at trial. Their experience in dealing with high profile clients and cases is second to none.’

‘Giles Bark-Jones is a brilliant tactician and has such a wealth of hands on experience that he is the go to solicitor for high profile clients charged with serious crime.’

‘Extremely well run firm, led by a dynamic individual who is well respected within the sector. Each lawyer has access to any resource they need and deliver results week in week out.’

‘I have been impressed by Vanessa Wiggins and Giles Bark-Jones in particular. No task is too great and they seem unflustered by anything thrown their way.’

‘All extremely responsive and accessible. Consistently involved in the biggest and most high profile of criminal cases.’

‘Excellent quality of work, good attention to detail, dedicated team, excellent support staff.’

‘They are a very well respected and thorough firm, pleasure to work with.’

‘Natalie Berman is outstanding. She combines huge knowledge of procedure and the law with common sense advice, empathy and an incredible work ethic.’

‘Edward Preston- simply the best. He would be the criminal solicitor’s solicitor of choice.’

‘Kirsty Bishop is phenomenally responsive and absolutely commmitted to doing everything she can for her clients.’

‘The entire team at EFBW are committed, unfailingly hard-working and knowledgeable. They care about every case and never cut corners.’

‘I am struck by the work of Paul Harris and Kirsty Bishop particularly. Paul has led high-profile cases this year demonstrating tenacity and an innovative legal approach. Kirsty’s reputation is in general crime and financial crime. She astounds with her incredible client care. Once she takes on a case the client can be thoroughly reassured by her that there will be 100% commitment to their case. This is something remarked upon by the clients and by other professionals within our field.’

‘What makes this practice unique is the atmosphere of the firm. This crime-only practice has a stunning reputation for client care and innovative approach to cases.’

‘Natalie Berman is one of the shining lights in this profession. Nobody works harder or cares more than her.’

‘A very strong team which prides itself on good old fashioned hard work and commitment to their clients.’

‘GT Stewart are a proper criminal defence firm of which there are now increasingly few. Any criminal client seeking their advice can be sure of sound, robust but realistic advice and representation.’

‘Mel Stooks is the undoubted expert when it comes to representing children and young people. Her depth of knowledge, calmness and compassion is evident in every case with which she deals.’

‘A fantastic, forward thinking firm, with client care very much at the forefront of their minds. Their attention to detail, skill set and knowledge is all exceptional.’

‘Will Russell – A top tier solicitor with unrvialled tactical skill and knoweldge. He is calm under the utmost pressure and circumstances, while maintaining the most realistic of approaches.’

‘GT Stewart goes the extra mile for its clients. There is no question of frequent visits and effective communication. The legal advice is sound and the quality of work produced excellent.’

‘GT Stewart are not afraid to take on a challenge to make sure that the law is being upheld. They provide unwavering strong support and demonstrate real compassion and care when it comes to the service that they provide their families.’

‘Mel Stooks, font of all knowledge when it comes to youth law. She ensures that she is up to date with all relevant changes and educates others to ensure that all children are provided with a high level of service.’

‘An excellent team who always go the extra mile as standard.’

‘A very strong team with a loyal and expanding own client base. Outstanding client service.’

‘Led from the front by Eddie Tang, who really does go the extra mile for clients. Always immaculately prepared cases.’

‘Excellent criminal defence team. Fantastic reputation, work ethic and personnel.’

‘Anna Ford – proactive, communication between court, counsel and client very good, genuinely cares about the cases.’

‘Eddie Tang is the person I would instruct if I was arrested. He knows exactly what he is doing and puts all his effort into every case.’

‘IBB is a powerhouse in criminal defence, from bottom to top. A real Rolls Royce service.’

‘Time and again, those in difficult circumstances repeatedly turn to IBB. There is no better measure of client care.’

‘Kam Varaitch is a solicitor’s solicitor. Dogged but always pleasant and available to assist with any and all concerns.’

‘My experience of them, which extends over nearly 35 years, is that they are one level above the competition when in comes to case preparation. I’ve never know them to fail to have a case ready for trial, and the quality of their work is always without question.’

‘Sean Reilly has a unique ability to get to grips with even the most complex of cases from an early stage.’

‘Clients feel safe when they have Sean Reilly on their side.’

‘They do the work required and more. This is a firm that provides a private client service to legal aid clients. It deserves proper recognition for that.’

‘This team is excellent. The attention to detail is outstanding and no stone left unturned in the preparation of a case. Every case receives the same diligent application.’

‘The practice benefits from the combination of having very skilled lawyers offering first class representation and at the same time being very approachable.’

‘Leila Abdul-Rasool – A very capable lawyer with good attention to detail, a good legal brain, and excellent client care, going well above the call of duty. She is a real asset to the firm.’

‘Mohsin Arif stands out as a senior solicitor partner who offers the complete package.’

‘Although Lloyds PR is one of the largest criminal defence firms in the market, they somehow manage give clients the sort of attention and service that one would usually expect from a smaller boutique firm.’

‘Harsha Rupasinghe has really sound judgement and great tactical instincts. With an easy charm, he gives pragmatic and effective advice. Manoj Rupasinghe works incredibly hard for his clients, and always manages to stay on top of what really matters.’

‘Lloyds PR have some extremely talented individuals and a great back staff room that enable them to excel in this sector.’

‘Lloyds PR are one of the top criminal firms in London.’

‘Lloyds PR are a highly regarded law firm specialising in criminal law with an International business dimension. They are very approachable and always work extremely hard to achieve the very best outcome for their client.’

‘The firm are at the front of the legal aid criminal market, they are in ALL of the big cases. The main strength is legal knowledge, followed very closely be a ferocious work ethic.’

‘An incredibly dedicated and professional team whose positive ethos comes from the top down and suffuses the whole company.’

‘RC is an exceptional firm in a highly competitive field. Effective communication between its members ensures that a client’s interests are always protected and promoted.’

‘Jacob Smyth is exceptional. He has a meticulous eye for detail and fearlessly protects his clients interests. He leaves no stone unturned when preparing cases and always goes the extra mile to ensure that their interests are best represented.’

‘Jae Carwardine and Martin Rackstraw are outstanding. They are highly conscientious and go the extra mile for their clients. They are widely regarded as being first-rate criminal solicitors.’

‘The people, work ethic and attention to detail set Russell Cooke apart as a firm.’

‘Jae Carwardine leads the team. She has an unrivalled commitment to her work and her clients.’

‘Russell Cooke has long been one of the best firms practising in crime. Their solicitors are first rate. They are both extremely knowledgeable and provide excellent client care.’

‘A broad range of solid operators.’

‘Martin Rackstraw is one of the most conscientious solicitors. No stone is left unturned for his private clients.’

‘The quality of the solicitors, the advice and the service at SGK is outstanding. With such a breadth of experience in the firm, this really is where I would go if I was in trouble.’

‘Philip Hill is second to none in forging a relationship of trust and confidence with his clients. He is completely client focused and a real fighter who is utterly committed to achieving the best outcome for his clients.’

‘Raymond Shaw is an individual who is all over his briefs. He brings insight, lines of enquiry together with providing leadership and strategic input into the most difficult and largest of cases.’

‘Both Paul Graham and Raymond Shaw, who are stalwarts of the London criminal market and should be praised for their client care especially with regard to legally aided clients.’

‘SGK are an excellent criminal firm. Their reputation is well deserved and their place in serious and high profile trials unsurprising.’

‘Paul Graham is a very experienced and capable criminal solicitor. His judgment is second to none and his clients reap the benefits.’

‘Raymond Shaw is an outstanding solicitor. A giant brain on criminal law.’

‘Madeleine Corr – good judgement and engages with clients excellently.’

‘I have been consistently impressed with the work carried out by my instructing solicitors and supporting paralegals at Carson Kaye.’

‘What makes this practice unique is their superb handling of the biggest and most challenging criminal cases. They are extremely good at performing to the highest level and in the most serious criminal trials.’

‘Keshina Bouri is one of the hardest working solicitors out there. She never gives clients less than her full commitment and is always available to speak with concerning the case.’

‘The team at Carson Kaye are extremely diligent and professional. Cases are prepared thoroughly and with attention to detail.’

‘They are committed to quality representation. They put the work in despite the difficulties often faced by criminal practice.’

‘John Carson’s clients receive the very best advice and representation on a case by case basis.’

‘Carson Kaye has, in the relatively short period of time it has been in existence, developed a massive reputation for engaging with clients at the very highest level.’

‘John Carson and John Kaye are a formidable team with an international reputation. They are excellent with clients, realistic, honest but go the extra mile to secure the best results possible.’

‘Excellent client service – they take detailed interest in clients’ welfare.’

‘A huge team with experts in every field.’

‘Duncan Lewis Solicitors have years of experience in dealing with complex, heavy crime from allegations of serious fraud to multi-kilo drug supply, as well as homocide, violence and serious sexual offences. Cases are read in detail and fully understood. Tactical considerations and well thought-through before practical and realistic advice is advanced.’

‘This is a firm with a good reputation. It is one of the few firms that is able to successfully mix crime with other disciplines.’

‘Rakesh Bhasin is a superb lawyer. Bright, hard working and tactically very astute.’

‘A strong team of lawyers, who conduct their work to a very high standard.’

‘Rakesh Bhasin is one of the best and most versatile criminal solicitors I know, whose ability with both client care and case management is first class.’

‘Edwards Duthie Shamash is a well established and very well respected firm with a specialism in criminal law. Their experience and the quality of their staff makes them a standout performer in their sector.’

‘Bob Dynowski – A brilliant lawyer with yers of experience. One of the senior statesmen of criminal law in London.’

‘The team is very committed to their clients, and is known for being committed to the individual.’

‘A firm which is very well established, which employs experienced and skilled lawyers and which routinely deals with many of the most serious crimes.’

‘The team is very cohesive and well organised with polite and helpful staff.’

‘Michael Field is a top quality advocate and well presented, organised and very helpful. His understanding of the law and the court process, and ability to advocate effectively and effortlessly before judges is excellent.’

‘They are the best law firm in the country. Have used them on many occasions and they are exceptionally professional, organized, clear and concise, value for money, dedicated and their staff have amazing knowledge of the law process.’

‘Freemans are an exceptional firm as their solicitors genuinely care about their clients and represent them to the highest levels. They have a very skilled and experienced team who represent their clients extremely well.’

‘The lawyers at Freemans are hardworking, they have backbone and they know their stuff. The firm provides a well rounded service where you know the solicitors have proper support from a capable and efficient back office team.’

‘Extremely strong and well – resourced team capable of litigating large scale criminal cases.’

‘Kishoree Kotecha-Pau is simply superb – a totally dedicated, creative, highly experienced expert in both criminal law and financial crime with superb communications skills and an instinctive understanding of the human psyche.’

‘The hard work they put in to achieving the best results always pays off and this is in part because they understand how to resource and manage cases properly and match the best people to the case and the client.’

‘Howard Kennedy have a highly respected and effective general crime department. Their lawyers are experienced and know how to win a case.’

‘Kyle Phillips is a versatile and highly intelligent partner who drives his team to aspire to the highest standards. He has an excellent track record in serious general crime cases and is fantastic with clients.’

‘This is a specialised firm giving advice and representation to private clients either being investigated for crime or having been charged. The team is headed by one of the best criminal solicitors in London, Ian Ryan, who has led the team since the firms merged. The service they provide is second to none.’

‘Jennifer Harper was knowledgeable, professional and always willing to listen and address my concerns. In many ways she was able to pre-empt my next question because of her experience.’

‘My experience with the team was always positive – even if the circumstances of discussion were distressing they were respectful and offered reassurance and at times humility above and beyond my expectations’

‘Ian Ryan has great judgement and tactical awareness. He is a master at negotiating with prosecution authorities and has an excellent team supporting him.’

‘The team led by Ian Ryan at Howard Kennedy is dynamic and on an upward curve. The leadership shown by Ian Ryan to this exciting group of young lawyers has brought them great success and year on year, they go from strenght to strength attracting bigger and better work.’

‘Ian Ryan – at the very top of the tree in London. A big reputation which is thoroughly deserved by the service he and his team deliver to Howard Kennedy’s increasingly impressive roster of high profile clients.’

‘Lawyers are brilliant. Fast thinking and knowledgeable.’

‘Hilary Doherty – client care is second to none. Legal knowledge is through. Preparation is amazing.’

‘Very experienced criminal team, dealing with a range of serious crime and fraud. The quality across the board is excellent and you are always likely to get a highly intelligent and dedicated solicitor.’

‘Simon Natas is a star and one of the most experienced and respected in the profession. He always has an innovative and effective approach to cases and has an exceptional legal brain.’

‘Brilliant team totally committed to defence work. Have very useful crossover with civil liberties and police action work.’

‘Simon Natas is extremely experienced – from the Magistrate’s Court to the Supreme Court, he can handle it all. ‘

‘This team go above and beyond. They are extremely experienced and do an exceptional job with every task before them.’

‘Simon is a wonderful, generous and kind man, this combined with his extensive knowledge and expertise made him a delight to work with.’

‘Piers Desser is excellent at client care. He is both experienced and realistic in providing advice to clients. His attention to detail in case preparation is excellent.’

‘The Criminal department stands out due to its ability to handle the full range of criminal matters including complex white collar and financial criminal matters.’

‘Rakeebah Rahim is an exceptional solicitor and leader. She works tirelessly and has a relentless commitment to client care. Rakeebah is one of a kind. Piers Desser has a razor sharp intellect and is one of the leading solicitors in his sector.’

‘Thorough representation through all stages of a case. Client focused and hardworking. They leave no stone unturned and work hard to build the best defence team with the best defence strategy for every case. No shortcuts and honest approach. Integrity is at the heart of everything they do.’

‘The criminal litigation department at RFB Legal is outstanding. The team has a wealth of knowledge from decades of experience in the field and a real commitment to technical excellence. The department has secured some great results over the years.’

‘Rakeebah Rahim is a true leader and a ‘one of a kind’. She is a formidable lawyer with massive experience. Piers Desser has a great technical mind. He is a leading individual in the industry and continues to secure outstanding and noteworthy results on behalf of his clients.’

‘The team has strength in its depth and experience, has exceptional leadership, and puts the clients interests first, which cannot be said of some other firms.’

‘Piers Desser is second to none: he is extremely knowledgeable and experienced, goes the extra mile for counsel and clients and is a pleasure to work with.’

‘The standard and level of case preparation by this firm is very high. They have an organised and thorough approach to their preparation of cases which makes it easier for counsel to prepare and present the advocacy.’

‘Amy Cox – extremely hard working and dedicated to her clients. David Sonn – powerful personality and very effective in getting the right results for clients. David Bloom – extremely bright and has particular skill in dealing with financial cases.’

‘This firm are a highly organised tight ship with a very close knit and effective team of lawyers and support staff as well as paralegals.’

‘Really hard working bunch of fighters – strong partners, excellent paralegal team.’

‘Amy Cox only has one gear – excellence.’

‘David Sonn has a complete mastery of the law and all the material in any given case.’

‘SMW are an expceptional team who offer a diverse, collaborative and extremely high quality skill set across the range of legal professionals and support staff.’

‘Fabulous practice of well-prepared and caring professionals.’

‘They go above and beyond. They actually care for the best outcome. They don’t just do their job they make it personal.’

‘Anna Sidgwick is a real rising star in serious crime. Committed, clever and approachable.’

‘A firm that is dedicated to its clients, and providing the best service possible. The lawyers are committed to achieving the best outcome.’

‘Abu Kibla: He is committed to ensuring that Stuart Miller operates smoothly so that their clients receive the best service. His dedication to both the firm and his clients is palpable.’

‘This is an amazing firm with such expertise and a varied skill set . They are without doubt one of the best criminal law firms.’

‘A great team with extensive knowledge across all manner of criminal charges.’

‘Stuart Miller Solicitors remain an outstanding firm with dedication to their clients at the forefront of their work.’

‘Sharron Boyce can only be described as one of the most exceptional lawyers in her field. Her ability to provide outstanding legal support, with empathy, genuine kindness and technical expertise makes her the go-to choice for any client requiring this type of support.’

‘The team was attentive and prompt, I felt really well looked after. There was very good interaction within their team which made the whole process run smoothly.’

‘The professionalism was exceptional and I really appreciated the empathy and sensibility of my lawyers. it made me feel understood and supported.’

‘1st class service always, strategic, innovative, pro-active approach. Strong private crime practice, POCA expertise unrivalled. City level professionalism with the accessibility you would more likely expect on the high street.’

‘Sharron Boyce has tremendous depth. I would not hesitate to recommend her to lay clients, especially those who have been treated unfairly or to whom the stakes are particularly devastating.’

‘Nick Brett is amazing – he is dedicated to the best result for his clients.’

‘Sharron Boyce is fantastic. Super committed to her clients and brilliantly prepared.’

‘I have always found the team to be tenacious, hardworking, efficient and adept at tactics. They give an exceptional service to their clients.’

‘Amy Shaffron is an energetic and impressive lawyer who is always a pleasure to work with.’

‘Dan Martin has always been one of the solicitors I trust most, the biggest endorsement I can give is that when a family member found themselves in trouble I asked Dan to represent him.’

‘Amy Shaffron – a truly exceptional solicitor. Hard working, fiercely intelligent, dedicated and extremely professional.’

‘Dan Martin is extremely bright and diligent. He undoubtedly has that star quality. I can see no weakness.’

‘Good reputation for heavyweight or complex crime.’

‘Highly professional young team headed up by Dan.’

‘Lee Adams has a wealth of experience at the sharp end of serious cases, while Amy Shaffron effortlessly combines the lessons of her background in both high street and White Collar firms to cover all bases.’

‘Mark Abbott – no solicitor in criminal work prepares their cases better for client or counsel. Shows full commitment to the cause in every case, giving sound, reliable and properly objective advice that clients need, even if it doesn’t make easy hearing.’

‘Reeds provide fantastic client service, ensuring that the client is taken care of. They pull out all the stops.’

‘Mark Abbott – a very experienced solicitor. Extremely through in the preparation of cases and his attention to detail is exceptional. His insight into several fields of expertise enables him to anticipate requirements and marshal the evidence extremely effectively. Has a natural charm which not only inspires immediate confidence in his clients but also enables him to secure the co-operation of all the agencies he deals with.’

‘Stuart Matthews is the lawyer’s go-to lawyer. he is calm, understated, professional and achieves fantastic results for his clients whilst giving them comfort and reassurance along the way.’

‘Legal expertise, administrative efficiency, years of experience, excellent results, and a human touch hard to find in the theatre of criminal law, these guys have it all in spadefuls. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough. They have literally saved my life.’

‘Tim Rustem is the head of the firm, and as befits his position, a man of inestimable experience ranging from dealing with high end white collar crime to the sharp end of gang warfare. He makes sure that he gets the right people for the firm and allows them to flourish by giving them space to grow and light touch guidance.’

‘The firm is fresh, vibrant, relatable with both youth and experience on its side. Client care is very much at the forefront of the firm.’

‘Katerina Tsibouklis. A new solicitor with an old head. One of the best new additions to the solicitor ranks. To find someone more caring, harder working, forceful and focused is a difficult task. On a pound for pound basis, she can go toe to toe with anyone.’

They regularly appear in the most serious cases and balance expert legal advice with a close focus on client care.’

‘Rustem Guardian are a niche London practice offering bespoke services to clients nationally and internationally, especially in China. They are a highly regarded law firm specialising in criminal law with an International business dimension.’

‘Timur Rustem provides outstanding insight and experience and immediately knows what to do and who to instruct in order to mount the strongest defence possible.’

‘The team at Rustem Guardian go above and beyond for every single client, no matter how big or small the case is. Every case is meticulously prepared and clients are given undivided attention.’

‘Lorraine Ekwe is an exceptionally talented young solicitor with a huge amount of energy for her work. As well as being diligent, pro-active, and hardworking she has sound judgment and a very pragmatic approach to her cases.’

‘Sean Richards – outstanding committed defence solicitor / highly experienced.’

‘I have found the solicitors to be a very committed group of individuals who have a genuine desire to act in the very best interests of their clients.’

‘TV Edwards is a well established criminal legal aid team dedicated to access to justice and good quality criminal defence. They are particularly well regarded for their work on multi handed youth gang violence and the sensitive way cases are dealt with.’

‘Adrienne Wright will always go the extra mile for her clients and manages to juggle a heavy case load with dedication to each client and outstanding outcomes.’

‘Mark Ashford is a fantastic solicitor. He is the best solicitor handling serious cases for young people that I know. He has vast experience, an encyclopedic knowledge of the law and is brilliant with his clients.’

‘The crime team at TV Edwards LLP is, in my view, the best criminal defence team around. Each member is extremely bright, switched on and available whenever assisted is required on a case.’

‘TV Edwards is a very well known east end criminal law firm who provide first rate service to their clients. The solicitors and paralegals I work with there are committed and give high quality personal service on each case. ‘

‘Roe Lawyers is a boutique crime firm which provides a personal and bespoke service. It is versatile to client needs and has adapted well to increasing digitisation. The firm provides the highest level of client care combined with a dedicated team of lawyers with a wealth of experience in crime.’

‘Stephanie Roe is utterly committed to her clients and their cases. She works incredibly hard and her attention to detail is unparalleled. She is a persuasive and fearless negotiator who is able to turn cases at early stages and force outcomes.’

‘Stephanie Roe is a stand out individual in her profession. She has an eye to detail and an innate sense of what is likely to win a difficult case.’

‘This a boutique firm for private clients. It offers a bespoke service for its clients. Its is committed to providing the best possible service.’

‘Roe Lawyers are a boutique firm with considerably larger heft and ambition. I have happily recommended personal acquaintances to the firm, safe in the knowledge that they will be looked after with the care, skill and attention that I would want for those close to me.’

‘Stephanie Roe brings precisely the combination of characteristics that you want to look after a demanding private client. Charming, robust, diligent and capable. She is the solicitor that you would want standing by your loved one in their hour of need.’

‘Stephanie Roe has created, in her firm, a boutique with the skill and firepower of firms many times bigger.’

‘Stephanie Roe is a highly committed excellent lawyer with a high profile and someone who is hugely respected in our sector.’