The team at Sonn Macmillan Walker has a strong focus on high-profile extraditions to a large variety of countries as far afield as Kuwait and Armenia. Outside of extraditions, the practice is often instructed on cases involving Ponzi schemes, murders, sexual assault, and class A drugs. The team is led by David Sonn, Katy Smart, and Amy Cox. Smart oversees the extradition team; she regularly advises politically exposed individuals for INTERPOL representation. Cox, ‘intelligent, compassionate and highly motivated to always achieve great results for her clients’, spearheads the litigation department. Leah Connolly, ’particularly expert at dealing with the young and vulnerable and their immediate family’, often defends youths on charges of murder and attempted murder.
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‘Amy Cox has great legal knowledge, exceptional client care, and always prepares detailed and thorough instructions.'
- 'Leah Connolly's knowledge of the Youth Justic System is second to none’
‘ Leah Connolly is particularly expert at dealing with the young and vulnerable and their immediate family. She is well versed in all of the provisions pertaining to young and vulnerable witnesses and is able to guide children and parents alike through the legislation and evidence.'
‘Sonn Macmillan Walker treat each case equally, regardless of the size of the case, and always provide a first class service from start to finish. Amy Cox runs the team with integrity, always striving for the best result and outcome. Amy is an excellent leader.’
‘Amy Cox is intelligent, compassionate and highly motivated to always achieve great results for her clients.’
‘Sonn Macmillan Walker are, far and away one of the best criminal outfits in London. Their preparation is second to none and every client's case is treated with the utmost respect. They attract the most heavyweight crime but never neglect the less serious work. Every client is important to them. ’
Work highlights
- Represented Christopher Hamilton in one of the largest global Ponzi schemes, alleged to be worth $4 billion worldwide.
- Represented a youth who was charged with the attempted murder of his father and possession of a knife.
- Represented a client in extradition proceedings requested by the Government of Kuwait.
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
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Practice head
David Sonn; Katy Smart; Amy Cox
Other key lawyers
Leah Connolly