Crime
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 1
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Provided by BCL Solicitors LLP
BCL provides specialist and discreet advice across the whole spectrum of criminal matters, from road traffic offences through to homicide, and has a long-established reputation as a market leader in the largest and most high-profile serious criminal cases. We advise clients in the police station, and handle cases in the Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court. Many of our clients are high-profile individuals in the fields of commerce, industry, entertainment, sport and the media, where discretion and reputation management are crucial.
Chambers Review
BCL Solicitors is an outstanding firm specialising in the defence of high-profile private clients. It has a strong bench of top-flight individuals experienced in handling highly complex cases, including those involving notable personalities from the sports and entertainment worlds. The firm also offers expert representation to professionals in the medical, business and political spheres. Instructions taken by the firm cover a wide range of serious and general criminal charges, including sexual offences, drug trafficking and violent crimes.
Strengths
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"It's a no stone unturned operation; they explore every option to ensure the most thorough job is done. They provide external counsel with everything they need for a trial."
"The firm is very switched on and everyone on the team is of very high calibre."
"It's a no stone unturned operation; they explore every option to ensure the most thorough job is done. They provide external counsel with everything they need for a trial."
"The firm is very switched on and everyone on the team is of very high calibre."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Haslam is a leading criminal defence practitioner who regularly represents well-known sports professionals along with other prominent individuals. His deep expertise in criminal law extends from driving offences to the most serious allegations of violence and sexual assault.
"Mark has huge experience, is sensible and a good tactician who handles clients well."
Ellen Peart is head of serious and general crime at BCL Solicitors. She is a criminal defence specialist with particular expertise in handling serious sexual offence cases and who regularly assists prominent individuals including politicians, bankers and legal professionals.
"Ellen Peart is a market leader and a go-to for high net worth individuals in any trouble."
"She is an excellent lawyer who has a way of being able to manage complex cases and clients."
"Ellen Peart fights for her clients and is straightforward and straight talking."
Daniel Jackson specialises in serious and general criminal cases. He regularly represents clients charged with sexual, violent and drugs-related offences.
"Daniel Jackson is a meticulous and thorough lawyer."
"Daniel is really personable, hard working and he is available anytime you need."
David Hardstaff regularly assists on complex criminal cases and has experience in representing clients from the police station all the way up to the Court of Appeal.
"David Hardstaff is quietly efficient, imaginative, skilful and thoughtful. He is a class act and worthy of the highest praise."
"David is unflappable, very clever and he has excellent judgement."
"David is technically very astute."
"David is a really excellent lawyer. He is very assured, confident and a pleasure to deal with."
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