‘This practice offers first class representation across the board for general crime and business crime clients. Corporate and individual clients receive advice and service at the highest level. Their operation is efficient and their teams well liked and always deliver.’

‘Deepak Vij heads the business crime and serious fraud department. A leader in his field, he brings considerable knowledge and experience to a wide spectrum of clients. He is a brilliant lawyer, and is tactically very astute.’

‘Amirah Ajaz is hugely intelligent and hard-working, providing superb representation. Responsive and determined she leaves no stone unturned when preparing cases.’

‘Hannah Giles is a powerhouse – organised, focused and very strong on the law.’

‘This is a firm that always puts its clients first and fights for justice for them regardless of reward. The senior partners are driven and very experienced and most importantly can see the wood for the trees.’

‘Gary Bloxsome, the rainmaker, along with Trevor Francis, the driving force behind their ever-growing presence at the top of the market, knows the background to every case on their books. Trevor Francis is charming and a pleasure to deal with but a very clever and tactically superb lawyer.’

‘Looking at a cross-section of qualities from legal knowledge, responsiveness, industry, tactical awareness and client care, Eddie Tang simply could not be faulted. It is no exaggeration to say that he is as impressive an individual.’

‘To be regarded as a Premier League firm. An outstanding firm, offering a wide range of talented lawyers backed up by a well-resourced and comprehensive infrastructure offering.’

‘Eddie Tang heads a superlative team and is an outstanding tactician and advisor. Having forged exceptionally good relations with local communities, he enjoys a unique position of trust amongst the young adults of those communities and is thoroughly respected and trusted by the older generation who know him of old.’

‘Tom Brymer is the partner we engaged to deal with the case which my son was involved in. He was incredibly calm throughout which gave us a real sense of him being in control. He was authoritative whilst being compassionate at the same time. Once in court he has an obvious presence.’

‘A first-rate firm, delivering the very highest quality of advice and representation. Reeds are market leaders in the field of criminal law. In my view they are at the vanguard of representation and innovation, adapting to the needs of all clients irrespective of allegation.’

‘Julian Richards is a truly exceptional and outstanding lawyer. With his background in serious and organised crime he is, in my view, in the premier league of lawyers in this country. Julian combines an exceptional intellect with formidable skill and compassion for his clients.’

‘The firm has a strong team of highly experienced and committed practitioners who offer clients the full range of services across criminal law. No stone is left unturned as the team provides a service of the highest quality. They are in the top tier.’

‘For years Richard Cooper has been providing an exceptional service to his clients, characterised by his energy, commitment, relentless desire to ensure that the best possible outcomes are achieved and the exercise of unerring judgement. For serious crime, he is quite simply the best solicitor I know.’

‘Richard Cooper is an exceptional solicitor. We have worked together on a number of cases and his judgement and commitment to his clients are notable.’

‘The criminal team operate at a much higher level than almost any other criminal firm I have encountered. The lawyers are of a higher standard, their recruitment is very effective, and their conduct of criminal litigation is on a different plane to most firms.’

‘Catherine McCarthy is immensely experienced, enormously hard-working, and thinking two or three steps ahead of the prosecution team. In 28 years of working for this firm, I have never been caught out in court by something that should have been done but that wasn’t.’

‘Daniel Bonich is a passionate and proactive solicitor who is always ready to roll up his sleeves and get stuck in to a case.’

‘Excellent personal service to clients. Generally go above and beyond expectation of similar firms. Integrity is central to their ethos. Very personable individuals ’

‘Linda Barker is a very experienced criminal practitioner. Maintains personal contacts with families and therefore loyal client base. Sensible, practical, provides excellent advice which is readily understood by clients. Olivia Rose has experience beyond her years, very industrious and professional.’

‘A close-knit team positioned in a round table manner where all cases are brainstormed and discussed to find the right pre-trial strategy and focus of the defence.’

‘The entire firm is first class. From top to bottom, they have an extraordinary work ethic, professionalism and commitment to their clients. In my opinion, simply the best firm in their area because they do as much as can be done in every case, not just as little as they can get away with.’

‘Simon Samuels has long been the go-to solicitor in East Anglia, now many of his colleagues are similarly sought after by clients.’

‘JSP is a first class firm from top to toe. Every single solicitor tries their hardest to provide the absolute best representation for their clients. They provide police station cover which is first class so clients get the best possible representation from the outset.’

‘Professional, knowledgeable, hardworking team with huge breadth of experience, sensitive to our needs, well prepared for any possible scenarios in court, potential prosecution arguments, having a complete understanding of our situation.’

‘On the ball, keen, aggressive and unafraid to fight.’

‘Mel Stooks is a clever lawyer, brilliant tactician and knows how to manage the most complex cases.’

‘A strong and reliable local knowledge firm with excellent connections to local courts and chambers. Well-regarded for straightforward realistic advice. Good social media presence and profile.’

‘Steven Levy is a local legal personality. He is very well-regarded by the local judges and counsel.’

‘Steven Levy and his fellow partners have built a very accomplished criminal/regulatory department undertaking a broad range of publicly funded work and private client. They are undoubtedly one of the most able firms in this area. Genuine market leaders.’

‘A strong team, well equipped to advise and represent individuals across the full range of criminal work.’

‘Ravinder Khumra is an exceptionally fine solicitor. She is fearless and dedicated, with a great tactical brain. Over decades of practice in a wide range of work, she has seen and conquered every type of allegation.’

‘They are a strong team, with good capacity to offer positive client support. In my experience, they work very closely and collaboratively with counsel to achieve the best possible results for their clients. ’

‘The team at Birkett Long effectively combines experienced practitioners with talented young lawyers which means they are constantly evolving.’

‘Zoe Hosking stands out for her tactical acumen and superlative client care. Zoe lives and breathes her cases and leaves no stone unturned in the pursuit of the right result.’

‘Honest and open, very helpful and take time to listen and help with any concerns.’

‘Gerard Maye Legal is a bespoke, personally run firm that excels in providing individual attention to every client. The team are approachable and friendly, immediately putting clients at ease.’

‘Gerry Maye is a skilled and knowledgeable lawyer with vast experience of the criminal justice system. His sound judgement and measured approach are the foundations for the sensible, accurate advice he gives clients.’

‘The firm provides comprehensive legal advice and pays attention to detail. Gerard Maye provides a bespoke and personal service.’

‘This is a tight-knit team which has worked well together consistently over a long time, with an excellent practice manager, and a great work ethic. Everyone is committed to their clients and their cases, preparing well, and recognising the individual circumstances which require specific attention.’

‘Camilla Rents has all the qualities needed in an excellent criminal solicitor. She has insight and good judgement, which can’t be taught. She is the perfect all-rounder.’

‘Rod Hayler is a stalwart, running the firm well and keeping all the plates spinning. He is an excellent advocate in those cases which he chooses to conduct himself at sentencing hearings.’

‘Very proactive from an early stage. Regular conferences with clients going beyond what is required for legal aid purposes. Always supportive of clients and always wanting to get the best possible result.’

‘Emma Grewock and Michelle Breindel both have a genuine care for the clients they represent. They explain matters pertinent to a case which can be understood. If they feel that a client needs careful handling because of age or mental health they will arrange regular conferences. They are anxious to get the best results for the client they represent.’

‘Both partners have an excellent working knowledge of the law and are up-to-date with all changes.’