Bell Lamb & Joynson demonstrates strength in the full range of serious crime matters, including driving offences as well as high-profile sexual assault charges, fraud, murder and assault cases. The team is led by Mike Leeman and Jeremy Rawson and both have extensive experience defending serious crime cases. Marcela Salter similarly handles criminal defence mandates, including high-profile murder cases.
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Testimonials
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- 'Working with BLJ Solicitors as counsel is an absolute pleasure. They provide clear, comprehensive instructions, ensuring that you have everything you need to prepare effectively. The team is collaborative, professional, and supportive, making it easy to work together towards achieving the best outcomes for clients.'
- 'Jeremy Rawson, Samatha Lack and Marcela Salter are a handful of the standout individuals at BLJ. They are friendly, professional and a pleasure to work with.'
Work highlights
Represented 15-year-old Scarlett Jenkinson, charged with the murder of Brianna Ghey.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Mike Leeman; Jeremy Rawson
Other key lawyers
Peter Haney; Darren Jones; Jenny Price; Marcela Salter; Samantha Lack