Daniel Jackson > BCL Solicitors LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

BCL Solicitors LLP
51 LINCOLN'S INN FIELDS
LONDON
WC2A 3LZ
England

Work Department

Serious and general crime; business crime and regulation.

Position

Daniel is a partner specialising in serious and general criminal litigation. He is highly experienced in acting for individuals being investigated and prosecuted for sexual, dishonesty, violence, drugs and road traffic offences. He defends professional clients, such as sports stars and media personalities, facing high-profile and complex criminal matters. Daniel regularly provides expert legal advice and assistance to those being interviewed under caution by the police and other investigatory agencies. He represents individuals subject to disciplinary and regulatory action by educational establishments, as well as sporting associations and bodies.

Career

Daniel studied Law and Business at Swansea University. He was called to the Bar in 2005 and then joined a reputable high street criminal practice, where he cross-qualified to be a solicitor in 2009. Daniel achieved Higher Rights of Audience (Criminal Advocacy) in 2012. Prior to joining BCL in 2017, Daniel gained experience in business crime, health and safety, regulatory and road traffic law at two City firms.

Memberships

  • The Law Society of England and Wales
  • The London Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association
  • The Solicitors’ Association of Higher Courts Advocates
  • The Fraud Lawyers Association
  • European Criminal Bar Association
  • British Association for Sport and Law
  • LawInSport

Lawyer Rankings

London > Crime, fraud and licensing > Crime: general

BCL Solicitors LLP offers high-profile and high-net worth clients advice on a range of criminal matters, with recent work including advising Kevin Spacey regarding allegations of sexual assault. The team is headed by the ‘exceptionalEllen Peart, who has recently seen an increase in her work defending FCA regulated individuals facing significant criminal charges. Other key team members include Mark Haslam, who is particularly adept at motoring cases, and David Hardstaff, who specialises in criminal litigation and is described as ‘very hard-working‘. Daniel Jackson is a key contact for sports and business professionals and was promoted to partner in October 2022 alongside Hardstaff. Associates Bethan Cowlam and Rishi Joshi are also key contacts.