Reeds Solicitors

Reeds Solicitors is a top-tier national criminal defence firm, bringing together leading practitioners, exceptional legal expertise and outstanding client care. Operating from 22 offices across England and Wales, the firm has the scale and specialist depth to defend the most serious and complex cases.

The firm represents individuals, professionals and businesses facing allegations of serious and organised crime, sexual offences, murder, fraud and financial crime, regulatory offences and motoring offences. Its lawyers act from the earliest stage of an investigation through to Crown Court trials and appeals.

Reeds is renowned for its proactive approach during the investigative stage. Its lawyers engage early, scrutinise the evidence and make strategic pre-charge representations aimed at resolving cases before proceedings are brought. Where a case continues, clients benefit from specialist solicitors, solicitor-advocates and barristers working together from the first police interview through to trial and appeal.

The firm’s strength is reflected in its Tier 1 Legal 500 and Band 1 Chambers rankings. Reeds has also been named a Times Best Law Firm every year from 2023 to 2026. Its team includes Leading Partners Stuart Matthews and Julian Richards, both nationally recognised for defending serious and complex criminal cases.