BCL Solicitors LLP houses a criminal defence practice which ‘is streets ahead in terms of dedication and service’, offering clients expertise in sexual offence cases, robbery matters and Section 18 grievous bodily harm proceedings. Under the supervision of the ’utterly first-rate’ Ellen Peart, the team predominantly advises well-known, high-net-worth clients. Peart is particularly adept at handling cases involving the possession of indecent images. David Hardstaff leverages extensive regulatory expertise and boasts a strong track record in drug supply matters. Clients praise Daniel Jackson as an ‘extremely trustworthy, highly capable and deeply dedicated solicitor’. He has experience handling the full scope of criminal defence matters and has recently worked on several robbery and theft cases.
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- 'BCL is streets ahead in terms of dedication and service.'
'Ellen Peart is the clear leader in the field of criminal defence. Daniel Jackson is a brilliant solicitor. Kate Chanter is indispensable.'
Work highlights
Represented former BBC news journalist, presenter and newsreader, Huw Edwards, in his highly publicised criminal proceedings regarding the possession of indecent images of children.
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Practice head
Ellen Peart
Other key lawyers
David Hardstaff; Daniel Jackson; Kate Chanter; Bethan Cowlam