Crime
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Band 3
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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."