"unsurpassed amount of experience" - Chambers and Partners, 2010

General Crime

We have unparalled experience at successfully advising clients in respect of general crime matters. Whether it is a road traffic offence or murder, our lawyers are experts at dealing with every aspect of such cases from the police station to court.
 

Services

Many of our cases involve acting for individuals, often high profile and of good character, who face potential professional and reputational ruin as a result of a criminal investigation . It is our role, expertly to guide such individuals through the complex processes involved and we have an impressive track record at persuading investigative and prosecuting agencies to drop their cases.

Our expertise includes:

  • Advising clients in relation to complaints against the police
  • Advising victims of crime
  • Advising individuals and families affected by criminal proceedings
  • Dealing with the interaction of inquests and criminal proceedings

Our lawyers have extensive Magistrates’ Court advocacy experience and a number are employed barristers who have rights of audience in the Crown Court.

We also have former prosecutors who are able to apply their own experience in dealing with cases and we have a good working relationship with the relevant prosecution and investigation bodies.

Highlight Cases

  • Yemeni murder investigation.
  • Securing case withdrawal for Russian entrepreneur accused of kidnapping.
  • Securing acquittal for couple accused of air rage offences.
  • Successfully representing well known actor in assault allegation.
  • Securing case withdrawal for student charged with sexual assault.

Publications

Key contacts

Alan Bacarese

Special Counsel

Business Crime

+44 (0)20 7822 7780
David McCluskey

Partner

Business Crime

+44 (0)20 7822 7750
Michael O'Kane

Partner

Head of Business Crime

+44 (0)20 7822 7755