Farleys Solicitors LLP stands out for its expertise in homicide, drug conspiracy, major fraud and business crime cases, often handling complex, national cases. The team is led by four practitioners: Paul Schofield and Bridgette Hibbert in Preston, Jonathan Taylor in Blackburn and David Caplin in Manchester. Schofield is an expert in financial crime and has extensive experience handling fraud and money laundering cases, Hibbert is well versed in proceeds of crime applications and high-end trading standards cases and Jonathan Taylor handles criminal defence work. Caplin, who joined the team in February 2025, bolsters the team further in the areas of fraud, money laundering, tax evasion and investigations.
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Testimonials
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‘The Farleys team is truly exceptional in virtually every way. They are cohesive, committed and diligent in all their work. Their preparation is excellent and by far and away above the industry standard. They stand out in the Northwest and nationally. Their standard of work and preparation is exceptional, both in legal aid and private client work.’
‘Garry Leaver, Rod Hall, Bridget Hibbert and Paul Schofield are all excellent, both individually and as a team. They set the industry standard. I cannot speak more highly of this most excellent firm and all its constituent parts.’
Work highlights
Representing an individual during a six-year investigation by the Royal Mail Group Ltd into systematic fraud.
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Practice head
Paul Schofield; Bridgette Hibbert; Jonathan Taylor; David Caplin
Other key lawyers
Garry Leaver; Rod Hall