Hickman & Rose is a popular firm for privately funded clients who require assistance with controlling and coercive behaviour allegations, sexual assault cases, and actual bodily harm matters. Department head Jenny Wiltshire ‘is an absolute pro’ who has recently advised clients in the public eye on sensitive multijurisdictional sexual offence matters. The ’brilliant’ Peter Csemiczky, a reference for both high-net-worth individuals and vulnerable clients, is experienced working with the criminal justice system as well as several professional investigatory bodies. Rose Commander is praised for her ‘impressive’ client care, while Ben Rose offers experience in unlawful act manslaughter cases. Kate Goold joined the firm from Bindmans LLP in April 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team's attention to their clients is excellent.'
- 'Rose Commander is an exceptional team leader and her client care is impressive.'
'Kate Goold, who has joined H&R as a partner, having come from 25 years at Bindmans, is an exceptional solicitor with a diverse client base across serious crime and sexual offences. She leaves no stone unturned, is fantastic with clients, and has a stellar background in litigation in criminal trials. She is a fantastic addition to the firm.'
'At no time did I feel I didn't know what was going on. The leading solicitor, Jenny Wiltshire, made sure she selected the best junior who had the right skill set to match the diverse individual needs of my case. The team worked extremely effectively with the defence counsel with an excellent working relationship.'
'No-nonsense, pragmatic and top-level advice. Jenny Wiltshire is an absolute pro, going the extra mile for her clients. An incredibly reassuring presence.'
'Peter Csemiczky is brilliant, sees through a case and is very strategic.'
Key clients
- Antony
- Auriol Grey
- Aziz
- Monger
- Patel
- Kim
- Dubois
- Vainer
- Shy
- Reed
- Dubecq
- Stormzy
Work highlights
Representing Stormzy in driving matters.
Acting for Auriol Gray in her successful appeal against her conviction for manslaughter.
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Practice head
Jenny Wiltshire
Other key lawyers
Peter Csemiczky; Ben Rose; Rose Commander; Kate Goold