Edwards Duthie Shamash > London, England > Firm Profile
Edwards Duthie Shamash Offices
12 BAYLIS ROAD
LAMBETH
LONDON
SE1 7AA
England
Edwards Duthie Shamash > The Legal 500 Rankings
Public sector > Electoral Tier 2
Crime, fraud and licensing > Crime: general Tier 3
Edwards Duthie Shamash‘s criminal department is heavily involved in murder and attempted murder cases, as well as cases involving fraud, drug offences, firearms, and sexual offences. Shaun Murphy co-leads the team alongside the ‘enormously experienced‘ Rakesh Bhasin and Robert Dynowski, with Dynowski regularly advising the NEU on cases of teachers accused of crimes such as assaults or sexual offences. Shabaz Ahmed frequently advises on cases of firearms and cash in transit robberies.Practice head(s):
Shaun Murphy;Â Rakesh Bhasin; Robert Dynowski
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Shaun Murphy is a highly experienced and efficient solicitor with well over 30 years’ experience. He is the best kind of old-fashioned solicitor, old-fashioned in the sense that he is dedicated to getting the best outcome for his clients and is capable of achieving it.’
‘Robert Dynowski is a tour de force when it comes to representation. He is organised, intelligent and sharp. He knows how to handle the most difficult of clients and has the ability to adapt quickly to any given situation. He is someone who is not fazed by anything thrown at him, in fact he relishes a challenge and invariably always comes out on top.’
‘The team are super-efficient and quick at responding to counsel’s requests. They work collaboratively with counsel to achieve the desired outcome for a client.’
‘Robert Dynowski is a seasoned pro. Incredibly respected and rightly so, he brings huge experience and tactical awareness to every case and is able to attract the very best counsel because of his reputation. He is one of the very best.’
‘EDS are a well-established, well-run firm with an excellent reputation. They have a large and diverse team of lawyers. The firm is divided into specialised sections, each headed up by a senior lawyer. As a result, they offer a very wide range of legal services.’
‘Shaun Murphy is an excellent lawyer and a fine advocate. He is the one-man answer to those who say that solicitor advocates can never be as good as barrister; he is, and better than most.’
‘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. Excellent support provided to counsel. They have good strength in depth with a number of excellent partners.’
‘Rakesh Bhasin is enormously experienced and respected. He represents clients in the most serious cases.’
Private client > Court of protection Tier 3
At the helm at Edwards Duthie Shamash is the ‘brilliant’ Melissa Law who is a ‘highly experienced Court of Protection practitioner, who is meticulous in her case preparation, skillful in maintaining the strategic oversight, and tenacious in securing the best possible outcome for P’. The agile team continues to be instructed in complex health and welfare cases, as well as increasingly being instructed to act as agent for the Official Solicitor in serious medical treatment cases. Laura Mannering is another name to note.Practice head(s):
Melissa Law
Other key lawyers:
Laura Mannering; Kris Jackson; Sarah Lerner
Testimonials
‘The team is led by Melissa Law. I have worked most closely with Laura Mannering and Kris Jackson, both of whom are excellent. They have a team with some very experienced COP practitioners’.
‘Kris Jackson has excellent judgment. Laura Mannering is extremely experienced. She is a fantastic lawyer, with a good eye for the points that should be taken.’
‘Edwards Duthie have an excellent Court of Protection team. They are dedicated, hard-working and knowledgeable. Melissa Law is very good. She has clear analytical approach which makes her a pleasure to work with’.
‘Laura Mannering is a standout individual. She has a fantastic bank of legal knowledge in the area. She is extremely personable but is prepared to be robust where circumstances require this’.
‘Excellent team led by Melissa Law. Very experienced CoP practitioners, dedicated to getting the best outcome for clients and acting in P’s best interests’.
‘Melissa Law is an excellent, experienced CoP solicitor. Dedicated to clients and always up to date with legal developments’.
‘Great firm providing high quality advice and representation in mental capacity law. Kris Jackson is a standout solicitor. He has amazing attention to detail and is fantastic at keeping clients and counsel up-to-date with recent developments in the case’.
‘Sarah Lerner excels at complex cases with mental capacity and mental health law. There is no one better’.
Key clients
Office of the Official Solicitor
Voiceability
Advocacy for all
Real estate > Social housing: tenant Tier 4
Edwards Duthie Shamash's offering encompasses advice on a full range of housing matters and the team is led by James Harrison, who has particular expertise in homelessness and allocation matters. The group is committed to Legal Aid work and has established connections with various advice agencies and charitable organisations.Practice head(s):
James Harrison
Edwards Duthie Shamash > Firm Profile
Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors are based in East London and Waterloo, with a unique mix of corporate, trade union, private client and publicly funded work.
Following the successful merger of Edwards Duthie and Steel & Shamash in June 2019 we now operate from seven offices. With 14 Partners and just over 140 staff we are one of the largest London and Essex law firms.
Our services include: crime, commercial property, employment and dispute resolution, family, mediation, housing and social welfare, personal injury, medical negligence, wills and probate, court of protection, media law, parliamentary and electoral law, local government law and more.
Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors have a proven track record of success with a long list of happy clients benefiting from a successful outcome. The size of our firm and the resources available, have enabled us to build and develop a level of support for our clients that enable us to handle large volumes of work to exceptionally high quality standards. We pride ourselves on the care we take in maintaining our principles of client care and service that have enabled us to retain many clients year on year and help build our business.
Commercial property: We advise investors looking to protect the value of their assets, or who require assistance in understanding the liabilities in a commercial lease. We advise developers as to the legal difficulties of an exciting new development opportunity (and how to overcome them). In each case expert advice and assistance is essential before committing to any property deal. We pride ourselves on developing close working relationships with our clients and getting to understand their needs.
Court of Protection: The Court of Protection can make decisions about the health and welfare, and the property and financial affairs of adults who lack mental capacity to make decisions for themselves. Our specialist team provides advice, assistance and representation to vulnerable adults who may lack capacity to make certain decisions. The team normally acts through a litigation friend, such as the Official Solicitor, an advocate or a Relevant Person’s Representative. We also represent family members, carers and other people interested in a vulnerable adult’s welfare.
Criminal: We have a specialist team of criminal lawyers that provides a complete range of legal services to those accused of crimes. We represent individuals and businesses who are under investigation, or are being prosecuted in the courts. We do so on a private or legal aid basis. This includes representation at interview under caution, in the Magistrates and Youth court, in the Crown court. and when necessary in the Court of Appeal (and the Supreme court). We have been involved in a number of significant and high profile cases, and bring that experience to bear on every case we are instructed in.
Electoral law:Â This is an exceptionally specialised area of law, and we have a fine reputation in all aspects of election law (local and parliamentary and incorporating European, Scottish and Welsh elections), Parliamentary boundary inquiries, Judicial review (Public Law), Local government law, Standards Board and Adjudication Tribunals for Councillors, and Parliamentary rules relating to the conduct of Members of Parliament. Gerald Shamash has been a member of the Labour Party since 1970, and has been solicitor to the Labour Party for over 20 years. He has been closely involved with legislative reform of electoral law.
Employment:Â Our employment specialists advise both employers and employees providing a complete service from the drafting of contract documentation, policies and handbooks for employers, to advising employees on issues ranging from redundancy and discrimination to settlement agreements and contractual disputes
Housing and social welfare: Edwards Duthie Shamash has a team of experienced and committed solicitors specialising in all areas of social welfare law. This includes problems with housing, community care and mental health. Our dedicated team work to the highest standards to assist clients to get the help and support that they need. We have a long-standing commitment to assisting the local community with all social welfare problems.
Local government law: Edwards Duthie Shamash have acted for the Labour Party since 1990. The Labour Party has a service for its’ councillors providing legal advice. All members of the Association of Labour Councillors are entitled to contact the local government lawyer and will receive a response to each separate query raised. The scheme is funded through a levy to the Association of Labour Councillors. Members may be able to receive further advice and/or representation, depending upon the case.
Media law: We have a strong reputation in all aspects of media law. This is a specialised area in which we have considerable experience, covering issues such as reputation management, misuse of information, privacy (including phone hacking) and defamation – including libel and slander. We have been at the forefront of the allegations of phone hacking against News International and Mirror Group Newspapers, and have successfully represented a number of claimants.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Defence and Family | Shaun Murphy | Shaun.Murphy@edslaw.co.uk | 02085149040 |
| Criminal Defence | Robert Dynowski | Bob.Dynowski@edslaw.co.uk | 02078033963 |
| Criminal Defence | Rakesh Bhasin | Rakesh.Bhasin@edslaw.co.uk | 02078033905 |
| Criminal Defence | Shabaz Ahmed | Shabaz.Ahmed@edslaw.co.uk | 02084757426 |
| Criminal Defence | Simon May | Simon.May@edslaw.co.uk | 02085149087 |
| Commercial and Residential Property | Hilary Green | Hilary.Green@edslaw.co.uk | 02085149039 |
| Parliamentary, Electoral Law and Media Law | Gerald Shamash | Gerald.Shamash@edslaw.co.uk | 02078033901 |
| Dispute Resolution and Personal Injury | Bradley Wright | Bradley.Wright@edslaw.co.uk | 02085149035 |
| Dispute Resolution and Personal Injury | Kavita Rana | Kavita.Rana@edslaw.co.uk | 02085149017 |
| Employment | Jo Cullen | Josephine.Cullen@edslaw.co.uk | 02078033999 |
| Media Law | Alex Cochrane | Alex.Cochrane@edslaw.co.uk | 02078033999 |
| Housing and Social Welfare | James Harrison | James.Harrison@edslaw.co.uk | 02084757453 |
| Wills and Probate | Anna Orpwood | Anna.Orpwood@edslaw.co.uk | 02084757431 |
| Family | Rajinder Garvey | Rajinder.Garvey@edslaw.co.uk | 02085149064 |
| Family | Gavin Blackman | Gavin.Blackman@edslaw.co.uk | 02085149062 |
| Family | Anna Ponting | Anna.Ponting@edslaw.co.uk | 02078033918 |
| Local Government Law | Frances Randle | Frances.Randle@edslaw.co.uk | 02078033919 |
| Court of Protection | Melissa Law | Melissa.Law@edslaw.co.uk | 02078033967 |
Lawyer Profiles
Solicitor Profiles
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Ms Jo Cullen | Head of Employment Law | View Profile |