Hay & Kilner

Hay & Kilner is highly regarded for its criminal defence work, handling everything from high-volume magistrates’ court cases to serious crown court matters, including homicide, drug conspiracies, and computer crime allegations. The firm has a particular specialism in defending those charged with sexual offences and also undertakes regulatory and quasi-criminal work. Its corporate expertise includes representing companies in white-collar crime investigations and individuals in licensing matters. The team also provides prison law advice beyond sentencing. Head of team Mark Harrison specialises in computer-related crime and complex cases. Matthew Purves and Karen Minhas focus on serious crown court matters, while Mark Styles is a youth crime and prison law specialist.