Flint Bishop, which acquired Lupton Fawcett in September 2025, offers expertise in matters related to fraud and proceeds of crime, rape and serious sexual offences, as well as university misconduct matters. They are renowned as ‘front-runners in providing expert advice and representation’. Jeremy Scott leads the team, bringing over 30 years of experience in defending both businesses and individuals facing investigations or prosecutions for serious financial crime allegations. Meghan Waldron and Richard Etherington are also key members of the team.
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- 'They focus on proactively preparing and defending cases from investigation stage through to court proceedings, and the aim is always to prevent a prosecution where possible. They are front-runners in providing expert advice and representation to clients facing investigation and prosecution for Rape, Serious Sexual Offences and University Misconduct proceedings.’
- ‘Meghan Waldron, Jeremy Scott and Richard Etherington are standout individuals in this field.'
- ‘Richard Etherington is realistic and never afraid to have difficult conversations. He is the standout solicitor in the Rape and Serious Sexual Offences field, with a sound understanding of the value of forensic evidence.'
- ‘Meghan Waldron in particular provides a first-class service, demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of complex investigations, and an ability to focus on the key details that matter.’
- ‘They provide an impressive service from the moment they are instructed; better than many other criminal defence firms.’
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jeremy Scott
Other key lawyers
Meghan Waldron; Richard Etherington