Criminal Law
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Established in 1974, our Crime Department is widely recognised as a leader in its field, and is one of only three in England to be peer reviewed Excellence (1) by the Legal Services Commission. Also highly ranked by “The Legal 500” and “Chambers Directory”. We have a team of 10 in-house lower courts advocates, but our most noted cases are perhaps jury trials and appellate work. High profile cases include the murder appeal of Norfolk farmer Tony Martin; an infamous child serial murder case; the Brinks Matt gold bullion robbery; London Israeli embassy bombing: ABC official secrets act trial; the Park Lane assassination attempt that started a Middle East war; a $1bn cocaine shipment; Irish terrorism cases for both Republicans & Loyalists; Operation Julie – the LSD factory that supplied 1/3rd of the world; The Wickes Plc Serious Fraud Office prosecution is a prominent example of our fraud practice. We are known for our meticulous preparation, technical skills and fearless commitment, our command of the law, jury trial technique, and in depth knowledge of forensic science and medicine. We are logistically resourced to deal with the very largest cases, which can involve literally tonnes of paper, 55Gb of disclosure and trials lasting more than a year. |
We are renowned for taking cases on appeal to the Court of Appeal, House of Lords, and European Court of Justice, or by way of Judicial Review to the High Court, creating legal precedents in DNA profiling, asset forfeiture, extradition, bail and sexual offences. In asset forfeiture, we have vast experience of confiscation orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act, and Civil Recovery cases. Immigration cases are dealt with by an in-house member of the Immigration Panel. We have an Extradition practice, experienced up to the House of Lords, and a dedicated motoring cases unit Our London West End office handles criminal defence on legal aid. 24/7 emergency arrest service – +44 (0) 20 7710 6300 LawyersJames Saunders |