‘This practice offers first class representation across the board for general crime and business crime clients. Corporate and individual clients receive advice and service at the highest level. Their operation is efficient and their teams well liked and always deliver.’

‘Deepak Vij heads the business crime and serious fraud department. A leader in his field, he brings considerable knowledge and experience to a wide spectrum of clients. He is a brilliant lawyer, and is tactically very astute.’

‘Amirah Ajaz is hugely intelligent and hard-working, providing superb representation. Responsive and determined she leaves no stone unturned when preparing cases.’

‘Rohit Sharma is a talented, highly capable and all-round excellent lawyer, specialising in complex fraud.’

‘Robert Borwick is a standout general crime heavyweight. Liked by clients and providing the highest standard of representation, you want him on your side.’

‘ABV Solicitors have always gone the extra mile for their clients. There is an approachable and hands-on attitude to the cases they handle. They have a steely determination to ensure they achieve the very best for their clients. Reliable, thorough and efficient.’

‘Deepak Vij is a legend of financial crime defence. His calm and affable disposition puts clients and colleagues at ease, but laying beneath it is the fortitude of a major player who opponents know is not to be trifled with.’

‘They are a close and hard-working team. They care about their clients and fight tooth and nail for them.’

‘Hannah Giles is a powerhouse – organised, focused and very strong on the law.’

‘This is a firm that always puts its clients first and fights for justice for them regardless of reward. The senior partners are driven and very experienced and most importantly can see the wood for the trees.’

‘Gary Bloxsome, the rainmaker, along with Trevor Francis, the driving force behind their ever-growing presence at the top of the market, knows the background to every case on their books. Trevor Francis is charming and a pleasure to deal with but a very clever and tactically superb lawyer.’

‘Clients can be assured that they will receive first class representation; skill, dedication, experience and cool heads. Very collaborative with counsel, accessible and efficient. A joy to work with.’

‘Blackfords LLP is a particularly attentive defence firm. There are always two sets of eyes on each piece of case management. The teams are extremely experienced and have all worked together for a long time, despite the team covering a wide range of seniority.’

‘Diana Payne is an outstanding lawyer. She has a calm and pragmatic approach to her cases and clients. However behind the calm and friendly approach she has a detailed knowledge of the law, takes a very intellectual approach to her cases and has rapier sharp tactical skills.’

‘This is a first class firm with first class solicitors who always go the extra mile. They are committed to the case, whether it is a privately or publicly funded case and place their passion and dedication to the client first and foremost and the defence team.’

‘Blackfords has an extraordinary strength and depth. They can provide a platinum service to all walks of life from the ultra-high net worth individuals to the disaffected kid accused of getting involved in gangs.’

‘Looking at a cross-section of qualities from legal knowledge, responsiveness, industry, tactical awareness and client care, Eddie Tang simply could not be faulted. It is no exaggeration to say that he is as impressive an individual.’

‘To be regarded as a Premier League firm. An outstanding firm, offering a wide range of talented lawyers backed up by a well-resourced and comprehensive infrastructure offering.’

‘Eddie Tang heads a superlative team and is an outstanding tactician and advisor. Having forged exceptionally good relations with local communities, he enjoys a unique position of trust amongst the young adults of those communities and is thoroughly respected and trusted by the older generation who know him of old.’

‘This is a distinct professional practice as client care is paramount. It is not about the financial aspect of the case but ensuring that the client receives the best advice reliant upon excellent legal research and a thorough understanding of the case.’

‘The stand-out partner is Eddie Tang. His client care is exceptional. He manages to establish a rapport with the lay client, which allows for progressive and successful professional relationships and excellent outcomes.’

‘An absolutely brilliant firm, they provide outstanding client care from the police station to court. Their knowledge and understanding of the law is second to none. Every case is approached with the same high degree of detail and care. A truly exceptional criminal law firm.’

‘John Milner is the wisest old head in the business. A key player in the London market (although operating out of the provinces), he is the calm head needed in the storm. Sound advice and sensible direction are a given with him.’

‘Kam Varaitch is a particularly exceptional solicitor at the firm. He gives all his clients the time of day and works closely with counsel to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.’

‘Tom Brymer is the partner we engaged to deal with the case which my son was involved in. He was incredibly calm throughout which gave us a real sense of him being in control. He was authoritative whilst being compassionate at the same time. Once in court he has an obvious presence.’

‘A first-rate firm, delivering the very highest quality of advice and representation. Reeds are market leaders in the field of criminal law. In my view they are at the vanguard of representation and innovation, adapting to the needs of all clients irrespective of allegation.’

‘Julian Richards is a truly exceptional and outstanding lawyer. With his background in serious and organised crime he is, in my view, in the premier league of lawyers in this country. Julian combines an exceptional intellect with formidable skill and compassion for his clients.’

‘They are so deeply passionate about their clients. They use technology to the full and are bang up to date.’

‘Julian Richards has exceptional knowledge. Deeply committed. Phenomenally hard worker. Stuart Matthews cares about his clients to a deeply impressive level.’

‘Reeds is synonymous with quality. There is no weak link across the firm at any level. Every case is well prepared and their client care is second to none. ’

‘Tom Brymer is a class act. A skilled tactician and lawyer, he instantly wins the confidence of clients. Julian Richards – He is a master of his craft. There is no one better prepared than Julian for every case which he oversees.’

‘Scott Primmer was the first person I spoke to at Reeds and immediately felt that I’d found an advocate who really cared about us and about justice. Scott helped us to navigate the very complex and unfamiliar legal system we found ourselves in and was there for us, even when he didn’t need to be.’

‘The firm has a strong team of highly experienced and committed practitioners who offer clients the full range of services across criminal law. No stone is left unturned as the team provides a service of the highest quality. They are in the top tier.’

‘For years Richard Cooper has been providing an exceptional service to his clients, characterised by his energy, commitment, relentless desire to ensure that the best possible outcomes are achieved and the exercise of unerring judgement. For serious crime, he is quite simply the best solicitor I know.’

‘Richard Cooper is an exceptional solicitor. We have worked together on a number of cases and his judgement and commitment to his clients are notable.’

‘An experienced and well-regarded team for the eastern side of London and nationally for serious work.’

‘My experience with Sternberg Reed was positive from start to finish. The team was friendly and non-judgmental. Communications were always clear and everything was explained thoroughly so that I was informed of my decisions. ’

‘Going through legal proceedings was a daunting experience and caused immense stress, but Richard Cooper’s honesty and empathic approach put me at ease. He was always contactable and responded promptly to any questions or concerns I had.’

‘Based on everything I have seen they deserve their local high reputation for excellence and commitment to their clients.’

‘I have worked for many years with Richard Cooper and consider him to be one of the best solicitors working outside central London. He is utterly committed to his clients, completely dedicated to their case and has excellent judgment for the feel of a case. A fabulous cocktail making a great overall package.’

‘The criminal team operate at a much higher level than almost any other criminal firm I have encountered. The lawyers are of a higher standard, their recruitment is very effective, and their conduct of criminal litigation is on a different plane to most firms.’

‘Catherine McCarthy is immensely experienced, enormously hard-working, and thinking two or three steps ahead of the prosecution team. In 28 years of working for this firm, I have never been caught out in court by something that should have been done but that wasn’t.’

‘Daniel Bonich is a passionate and proactive solicitor who is always ready to roll up his sleeves and get stuck in to a case.’

‘Clarke Kiernan has an extremely high reputation as a criminal defence firm. They are known for going the extra mile for their clients. They are careful with their choice of counsel to instruct. Many would consider them the go-to firm to instruct with any serious criminal problem.’

‘Dennis Clarke is held in the highest esteem. He has always been unafraid to rise to the challenge of taking new points of law. Daniel Bonich is hugely experienced as a criminal defence solicitor. He is extremely quick to see the key points of the case and to act appropriately.’

‘Clarke Kiernan is a great all around firm due to its staff. They are exceptionally thorough in providing the clients with the best materials, evidence and collateral contacts. As an expert witness consultant psychiatrist, it really helps me create reports which are as thorough as possible.’

‘Clarke Kieran is a very well established firm that has not rested on its laurels or past reputation. They have recruited young, bright, hardworking and dedicated solicitors to drive the firm forward.’

‘Daniel Bonich is a very experienced and very impressive litigator. He has a fine analytical mind and attention to detail.’

‘Excellent personal service to clients. Generally go above and beyond expectation of similar firms. Integrity is central to their ethos. Very personable individuals ’

‘Linda Barker is a very experienced criminal practitioner. Maintains personal contacts with families and therefore loyal client base. Sensible, practical, provides excellent advice which is readily understood by clients. Olivia Rose has experience beyond her years, very industrious and professional.’

‘A close-knit team positioned in a round table manner where all cases are brainstormed and discussed to find the right pre-trial strategy and focus of the defence.’

‘Hardeep Dhaliwal is a conscientious and hard-working solicitor. He has a good brain and is a pleasure to work with. ’

‘Sunjay Versani was outstanding. He responded promptly by email and phone and stayed with it even though the police started to drag their feet. They use technology in a way that is simple for the ordinary user.’

‘Sunjay Versani excelled at explaining the law and the process, the type of paperwork I should bring with me, how to approach the interview and the potential risks.’

‘The entire firm is first class. From top to bottom, they have an extraordinary work ethic, professionalism and commitment to their clients. In my opinion, simply the best firm in their area because they do as much as can be done in every case, not just as little as they can get away with.’

‘Simon Samuels has long been the go-to solicitor in East Anglia, now many of his colleagues are similarly sought after by clients.’

‘JSP is a first class firm from top to toe. Every single solicitor tries their hardest to provide the absolute best representation for their clients. They provide police station cover which is first class so clients get the best possible representation from the outset.’

‘The firm provides a standout service for clients. By focusing solely on criminal defence work, the whole firm is committed to ensuring the best representation in the criminal courts. There is a wealth of knowledge in the firm which shows by every avenue being explored.’

‘The best general crime firm in Essex. They prepare their cases well and from an early stage. They always have support staff at court.’

‘Ian Clift is an excellent instructing solicitor but also a very capable advocate. Very astute. Simon Samuels engenders loyalty from his clients in the Magistrates Court due to diligence and hard work.’

‘The team at JSP is first class, from paralegals to partners. They work exceptionally well together, provide organised, coherent briefs to counsel and have the trust of the clients, as well as of the Court.’

‘The team at JSP is exceptional. Ian Clift is always available, knowledgeable and has a manner which means that clients very easily trust him.’

‘Professional, knowledgeable, hardworking team with huge breadth of experience, sensitive to our needs, well prepared for any possible scenarios in court, potential prosecution arguments, having a complete understanding of our situation.’

‘On the ball, keen, aggressive and unafraid to fight.’

‘Mel Stooks is a clever lawyer, brilliant tactician and knows how to manage the most complex cases.’

‘The team at GT Stewart is tenacious and committed to analysing the issues, keeping on track of disclosure and pursuing lines of enquiry. They know exactly what they are doing and care about their work. ’

‘Jack Stewart is a great lawyer and a tenacious advocate. He deals with his cases brilliantly. No stone is left unturned and no case is hopeless.’

‘This firm shows personal hands-on client care. They focus on obtaining instructions and following through lines of enquiry to support the client’s case. They are supportive of young defendants.’

‘Jack Stewart is hardworking, dedicated and willing to go the extra mile for his clients.’

‘Jack Stewart is a class act. Since his move to GT Stewart, he has continued to build upon his early promise. His ability to handle clients from all backgrounds is his biggest strength. He is able to provide often difficult advice in a way that clients understand and, more importantly, listen to.’

‘Very proactive from an early stage. Regular conferences with clients going beyond what is required for legal aid purposes. Always supportive of clients and always wanting to get the best possible result.’

‘Emma Grewock and Michelle Breindel both have a genuine care for the clients they represent. They explain matters pertinent to a case which can be understood. If they feel that a client needs careful handling because of age or mental health they will arrange regular conferences. They are anxious to get the best results for the client they represent.’

‘Both partners have an excellent working knowledge of the law and are up-to-date with all changes.’

‘If I was ever in trouble I would want the criminal team at Paul Robinson on the case. They are seriously organised. All the solicitors and paralegals are always on top of every facet of every individual case, no matter how big or small. Every case is meticulously prepared.’

‘Michelle Breindel runs a tight ship in the criminal department. She is seriously organised and on top of every case. Her client care is second to none.’

Emma Grewock prepares her cases meticulously. No matter how big or small the case, they are always fully prepared and a strategy clearly developed.’

‘Paul Robinson consistently provide a Rolls-Royce Service. They are brilliant on the admin side and, they have deep knowledge and experience of criminal law and so can offer the clients sensible and realistic advice.’

‘Aysha Moore is outstanding. Consistently hard working, excellent lawyer, leaves no stone unturned in preparing her cases. She is a future partner beyond any doubt whatsoever.’