Modern Slavery & Human Exploitation
Mark Knowles
Mark is a specialist Criminal practitioner with a national practice , his expertise spanning murder, serious offences of violence, drug related crime, serious sexual offences and complex fraud.
Expertise: Complex Fraud, Bribery and Corruption, Homicide Related Offences, Serious Violence, Drugs and Organised Crime, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences, Modern Slavery & Human Exploitation
Raglan Ashton
A specialist criminal and regulatory practitioner with a national practice and proven track record for success. Fiercely independent, he is highly motivated and professional, possessing a single minded approach to his client’s interests, whilst being totally committed to every case.
Expertise: Complex Fraud, Homicide Related Offences, Drugs and Organised Crime, Terrorism Offences, Professional Misconduct, Regulatory Law, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences, Modern Slavery & Human Exploitation, Proceeds of Crime Act Confiscation & Asset Recovery
Simon Eckersley
Simon is a specialist criminal practitioner with an emphasis on complex and serious defence work; often on a privately funded basis.
Expertise: Drugs and Organised Crime, Homicide Related Offences, Complex Fraud, Serious Violence, Regulatory Law, Environmental Law, Cases involving vulnerable witnesses and defendants, Professional Misconduct, Road Traffic Offences, Appeals, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences, Modern Slavery & Human Exploitation
Dominic Shelley
Dominic is a formidable criminal defence advocate, known for turning difficult cases and securing acquittals, and is increasingly sought out as a first choice in trials.
Expertise: Homicide Related Offences, Drugs and Organised Crime, Serious Violence, Complex Fraud, Bribery and Corruption, Regulatory Law, Cases involving vulnerable witnesses and defendants, Professional Misconduct, General Crime, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences, Modern Slavery & Human Exploitation, Proceeds of Crime Act Confiscation & Asset Recovery
Rebecca Coleman
Rebecca is engaged in a busy criminal practice on the Midland Circuit and is regularly instructed for the defence in cases involving allegations of serious violence, organised crime, and complex drugs conspiracies. Rebecca provides clear and honest advice and is often praised for her thorough and detailed preparation.
Expertise: Drugs and Organised Crime, General Crime, Road Traffic Offences, Serious Violence, Cases involving vulnerable witnesses and defendants, Public Order, Complex Fraud, Homicide Related Offences, Modern Slavery & Human Exploitation, Proceeds of Crime Act Confiscation & Asset Recovery
Lucy Jones
Lucy frequently prosecutes and defends in criminal cases. She is a grade 3 prosecutor trained in handling of vulnerable witnesses, who is routinely instructed in private prosecutions in both the Crown Court and Magistrates Court. She is also instructed in proceedings pursuant to the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Expertise: Complex Fraud, Drugs and Organised Crime, General Crime, Modern Slavery & Human Exploitation, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences, Regulatory Law
Stephen Cobley
Steve is now in his third decade of criminal defence work. He has the portfolio of cases of an accomplished advocate and a consequent wide-ranging knowledge across the criminal spectrum.
Expertise: Homicide Related Offences, Drugs and Organised Crime, Serious Violence, Cases involving vulnerable witnesses and defendants, Terrorism Offences, Public Order, Complex Fraud, Bribery and Corruption, Health and Safety, Inquests and Public Enquiries, International Criminal Law, Regulatory Law, Environmental Law, Professional Misconduct, Road Traffic Offences, Appeals, General Crime, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences, Modern Slavery & Human Exploitation, Proceeds of Crime Act Confiscation & Asset Recovery
William Bennett
William qualified as a solicitor in 1995. He practised in the fields of licensing law and criminal law, before devoting his time exclusively to criminal cases with a move to a specialist criminal firm in 2001.
Expertise: Drugs and Organised Crime, Serious Violence, Cases involving vulnerable witnesses and defendants, Public Order, Road Traffic Offences, General Crime, Appeals, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences, Modern Slavery & Human Exploitation, Proceeds of Crime Act Confiscation & Asset Recovery