Services offered by our specialist solicitors
Criminal Offences
A criminal case can disrupt your life - but there's a way through.
Sexual Allegations
Our sexual offence solicitors defend your reputation and your liberty.
Fraud & Financial Crime
Our specialist fraud lawyers are here to get the situation under control.
Criminal Offences
A criminal case can disrupt your life - but there's a way through.
Assault
An assault case is an aggravation you do not need. But with the right approach, our assault solicitors can get the result you want.Coercive & Controlling
The assertion that you have been controlling towards another person can be a deeply hurtful. Getting the right help early can really make the difference in your case.Conspiracy
You aren't ‘guilty by association’, and we will fight to prove it. Our specialist conspiracy solicitors have the experience and the tools to get the only thing that matters: a not guilty verdict.Conspiracy to Defraud
You don't have to despair if you face a conspiracy to defraud case. Get the right support and the right legal team and you can get through it.Criminal Offences
A criminal case can disrupt your life - but there's a way through.Crown Court Appeals
When people convicted of serious offences search for answers they are often met with silence. Getting the right advice from specialist appeal solicitors is the first step in the right direction.Cyber Crime
Cyber crime cases are serious but can seem unreasonable. We can help you get a common-sense outcome. We have the expertise needed to win these cases.Drugs
Our drugs solicitors don't judge. We win cases where others may have given up. Having a specialist drugs lawyer can make the difference between conviction and acquittal.Drugs Supply
A drugs case can result in you feeling violated and exposed. Our specialist drugs supply solicitors spend time with you to understand the problem and help you get through it.Motoring
A motor offence allegation can be a shock and even a cause of stress - but it doesn't need to be that way. Our experts can show you the way forward to getting the best result.Murder
Murder cases are the most difficult and most specialised. Don’t gamble with your representation. Having specialist murder solicitors is an important first step.No previous convictions
If your career, reputation or freedom are at risk, we step in, we assess the situation, and we take action for you avoid conviction.Non-Accidental Head Injuries
Being accused of harming your child will probably be the worst thing you ever have to face, but you don't have to do it alone. Our specialist child non-accidental injury solicitors are here to help.Police Interviews
Getting legal advice before any interview is essential.Pre-charge Representation
Pre-charge representation solicitors are a great help in an investigationPublic Order Act
Our public order offence solicitors don't just accept the police view of the case. Police can make mistakes about about who's to blame, and they sometimes lie.Serious Crime
Serious crime cases are heavier in every way. The police approach, the stress, the consequences - everything is intensified. Having non-specialists representing you is not an option.Fraud & Financial Crime
Our specialist fraud lawyers are here to get the situation under control.
Computer Misuse and Hacking
Computer Misuse and Hacking cases are complex - Our expert lawyers can guide you throughConspiracy
You aren't ‘guilty by association’, and we will fight to prove it. Our specialist conspiracy solicitors have the experience and the tools to get the only thing that matters: a not guilty verdict.Conspiracy to Defraud
You don't have to despair if you face a conspiracy to defraud case. Get the right support and the right legal team and you can get through it.Crypto Confidence Frauds
Cryptocurrency Confidence Fraud investigations are becoming more common. It is important to understand what is going on around you, even in the very early stagesCryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency fraud cases are technical and slow. Our experts help steer you through.Cyber Crime
Cyber crime cases are serious but can seem unreasonable. We can help you get a common-sense outcome. We have the expertise needed to win these cases.Data Protection Breaches
Data Protection offence lawyers can make the difference in your case.Fake Investment Schemes
Having a specialist fake investment scheme lawyer can make all the difference in your caseFraud & Financial Crime
Our specialist fraud lawyers are here to get the situation under control.Fraud Act
A Fraud Act case can feel overwhelming. The case can seem to go on forever, and dealing with it can be a constant burden. We can bring back your confidence.Furlough Fraud
After the Pandemic, a Furlough Fraud case should be the last thing for you to deal with. Our furlough fraud solicitors are here to help.Money Laundering
On this page we explain the problem, the solution, and the concrete steps that you can take right now to make the situation better.Mortgage Fraud
Finding out that a mortgage lender or lenders are claiming fraud can be a major stress. Mortgage Fraud Solicitors Can Help if your Liberty and Home are at Risk.Pre-charge Representation
Pre-charge representation solicitors are a great help in an investigationVAT Fraud
VAT Fraud Investigations are dangerous territory. Professional assistance is needed to come out the other side.Sexual Allegations
Our sexual offence solicitors defend your reputation and your liberty.
Child Abuse Allegations
To be accused of abusing a child can be a traumatic experience. The shock alone can be overwhelming. Our expert child abuse solicitors will show you the path to getting the best result.Historic Sexual Allegations
If your past is questioned, historic sexual offence solicitors can clear your name. We will show you the way forward to getting the best result.Indecent Images
Our indecent images solicitors don't accept that a seized computer is an open-and-shut case. Getting the right advice early can help you avoid conviction and protect your reputation.Pre-charge Representation
Pre-charge representation solicitors are a great help in an investigationRape Accusations
Rape is such a loaded word that the accusation on its own can be terribly destructive. You do not have to feel helpless in this situation.Sexual Allegations
Our sexual offence solicitors defend your reputation and your liberty.Sexual Assault
We listen to you to find out what happened. Then we work on persuading others. You don’t need to feel helpless, even if the police or CPS look like they've made their minds up.Sexual Communications
A Sexual Communications allegation can be life-changing. Getting the right help early can really make the difference in your case.Exceptional win rate
72% of our clients win their cases
Our criminal solicitors fight to win our clients’ cases and the proof is our results. Where a client doesn’t admit the allegation we win at trial or get the case dropped beforehand in 72% of cases.*
We listen carefully
We listen to you and treat your situation as if we were in your shoes. We don’t hire staff unless they have this mindset. Every case is supervised by one of the firm’s directors.
We investigate thoroughly
We do our own thorough investigation and find the best way to present your case to the police, to the prosecutor, or finally to the jury. This means phone, letters, and aggressive advocacy on your behalf at every stage.
Our criminal solicitors never give up
We never give up, and we fight until we get the result. That can mean early mornings, late nights, and commitment to go the extra mile.
* 72% of clients' cases resulted in case being discontinued at investigation or court stage, or not guilty verdict after trial. Data from all criminal clients between 02.2017 and 08.2019 - excludes cases where the client admitted the offence and chose to plead guilty.
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What do I get and how does it work?
Free time with a lawyer
You get dedicated time with one of our specialist criminal solicitors on the phone or in person, with no obligation, for free.
Non-judgmental listening
When we’re talking with you, we promise to be always non-judgmental and sensitive to what you’re going through.
Expert opinion
Our criminal solicitors start by asking you questions so we can understand what’s going on, and we listen carefully to what you tell us.
How long will my free case review last?
Less serious cases
In some cases which are less serious or complex, it may be ten or twenty minutes on the phone.
Serious cases
In more serious or difficult situations we may need an hour or two in person to go through things with you properly.
Unable to help
If it’s obvious straight away that we wouldn’t be able to help, we’ll tell you straight away and point you in the right direction to find lawyers who can help. We don’t offer a free case review if you aren’t considering hiring a lawyer in your case.
No-tricks fixed-fee pricing
We can usually offer a fixed fee instalment plan so you can plan for the expense, and so you can fund your case in stages while it is continuing.
Private representation
Once we have an idea of what kind of case you are facing and what work that will be necessary, we will then be able to provide you with a fixed fee quote. This means that you know before you commit how much your case will cost.
Meet our top defence lawyers
Joseph Kotrie-Monson
Director
Liam Kotrie
Director
Alex Chowdhury
Associate Director
Kellie Dent
Associate Director
Nick Ives
Associate Director
Sara Longden
Associate Director
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