the criminal and regulatory defence lawyers

Expert regulatory, fraud and criminal defence lawyers who have garnered a reputation as one of the UK’s leading criminal law firms. Based in Manchester but serving the whole of the UK. We have been fighting for justice for our clients for over 35 years.

The team has the expertise and knowledge to defend people facing charges in all aspects of criminal law. Our solicitors have provided services in the following areas:

White Collar Financial Crime and Fraud, Criminal Offences, Inquests, Police Interview Advice, Prison Law, Regulatory and Professional Discipline, Driving Offences.

We provide comprehensive legal advice and guidance on cases, assisting people at all stages of prosecution, from initial arrest and investigation through to police station interviews and court proceedings, including Magistrates Court, Crown Court and the Court of Appeal. Our lawyers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can rest assured that you will have access to support when you require it.

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Mr K said about Kim Holden, "[She] has very good positive energy which instilled a lot of confidence in me and [she] seemed very intelligent which made me feel very comfortable about my situation. [She] is a credit to Burton Copeland." Mr K - Yorkshire
I would just like to thank you [Laura Ward Jones] for your hard work and effort on my behalf regards my trial this week at Manchester City Magistrates Court. From the day you took over my case everything became clearer and you were extremely professional and easy to deal with. I was really pleased with the outcome and I'm sure my lenient sentence was due to your efforts and once again I would like to thank you so much. Mr S - Hyde
Try and use Mr Weed as much as possible, very good solicitor. Mr T - Manchester
Emma [Hassall] provided excellent and knowledgeable service Mr A - Manchester

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