David Gray Solicitors LLP represents both private individuals and businesses, particularly in cases involving fraud. The firm provides a full range of services, including police station advice, magistrates’ and crown court representation, fraud defence, and handles proceeds of crime matters. The team continues to attract significant instructions in serious and complex crime, with a recent focus on proceeds of crime and youth court cases. Head of team Brian Hegarty handles all aspects of criminal defence. Janice Hall, promoted to partner in 2024, specialises in domestic violence, sexual offences, and youth defence work, while Amy Lamb brings extensive experience in crime and motoring offences. The department works closely with the firm’s mental health, immigration, and family teams.
Crime, fraud and licensing: General crime and fraud in North
David Gray Solicitors LLP
Responsables de la pratique:
Brian Hegarty
Autres avocats clés:
Janice Hall; Amy Lamb
Les références
‘I am always impressed with how the firm conducts itself and how the solicitors and trainees work with clients. I cannot speak more highly of the team at David Gray.’
‘Amy Lamb has always been a stand-out solicitor in my view.’
‘Janice Hall is a fantastic solicitor.’
Hay & Kilner
Hay & Kilner is highly regarded for its criminal defence work, handling everything from high-volume magistrates’ court cases to serious crown court matters, including homicide, drug conspiracies, and computer crime allegations. The firm has a particular specialism in defending those charged with sexual offences and also undertakes regulatory and quasi-criminal work. Its corporate expertise includes representing companies in white-collar crime investigations and individuals in licensing matters. The team also provides prison law advice beyond sentencing. Head of team Mark Harrison specialises in computer-related crime and complex cases. Matthew Purves and Karen Minhas focus on serious crown court matters, while Mark Styles is a youth crime and prison law specialist.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mark Harrison
Autres avocats clés:
Matthew Purves; Karen Minhas; Mark Styles
Les références
‘The commitment to case preparation and client care is second to none.’
‘Mark Harrison and Karen Minhas care greatly about the job they do and the service they provide to their clients. Their cases are thoroughly prepared and nothing is ever missed or too much trouble to resolve. They are second to none.’
‘Hay & Kilner are one of the premier criminal and fraud teams in the North East. As a team, they are well-organised, hard-working and client-focused. Their approach to cases is realistic and based on a thorough analysis of the details.’
Principaux clients
New Park Court Chambers
Dere Street Chambers
Trinity Chambers
Principaux dossiers
- Represented a defendant who was charged with a conspiracy to steal high-value motor vehicles with an overall total in excess of £500,000.
- Represented a defendant who was cleared at trial of causing serious injury by careless driving following a serious road traffic accident leaving a pedestrian with life-changing injuries.
- Represented a defendant who was acquitted of being involved in the cultivation of cannabis in a very large commercial cannabis farm.