Crime
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Provided by Blackfords LLP
Blackfords LLP’s reputation as one of the country’s leading criminal firms is spearheaded by the high profile and complex serious crime handled through our London office.
We are involved in representing clients investigated for or charged with all types of criminal offences:
- War Crimes
- Corporate Manslaughter
- Health & Safety offices
- Trading Standards
- Environmental Health
- Food Safety
- Murder
- Sexual offences
- Firearms
- Drug conspiracies
- Blackmail
- Kidnap
- Robberies
Whilst representation includes those in the public eye, the services of the department with its foremost advocacy team are particularly sought after by professionals and those for whom a successful outcome is paramount.
Chambers Review
Blackfords has a well-established team housing expertise across a range of complex criminal cases. The group has experience representing high-profile individuals charged with serious crimes, including manslaughter and sexual offences. It has notable in-house advocacy capabilities and is regularly called upon to advise on organised crime and multi-jurisdictional matters, including immigration offences and people trafficking. The team draws upon the firm's regulatory practice to advise professionals in a variety of industries facing criminal proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Blackfords is a very well-run firm with very good lawyers."
"They are incredibly great solicitors."
"Blackfords is a very well-run firm with very good lawyers."
"They are incredibly great solicitors."
Notable Practitioners
Gary Bloxsome is a solicitor advocate who regularly handles the defence of serious violent and sexual offences. He has notable experience in large, multi-handed cases including matters related to organised crime.
"Gary's client care is very high - as soon as he walks in the room, he calms everyone down by his sheer presence. He is someone everyone would want on their side."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
Provided by Blackfords LLP
Daniel Cundy
Diana Payne
Head of Department
Gary Rubin
Jennifer Richardson
Trevor Francis