Crime
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
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(020) 7935 3522Chambers Review
Freemans Solicitors has a strong criminal practice experienced in acting on high-profile, serious cases. It frequently deals with heavyweight criminal charges, including murder, sexual offences and GBH, as well as complex matters relating to groups of defendants and criminal networks, including joint enterprise murder and organised crime cases. The team benefits from the strength of its robust in-house advocacy team, allowing it to represent clients at all stages of criminal proceedings.
Strengths
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"Freemans Solicitors combines excellent negotiation and courtroom advocacy skills with a keen attention to detail and compassionate client support."
"The team are extremely knowledgeable, easily contactable and supportive."
"Freemans gives excellent support and advice. All members of staff have excellent customer skills and technical expertise."
"Freemans provides outstanding client service, its responses are timely and every request has been met."
"The team is knowledgeable and skilled, enthusiastic and compassionate, complete and holistic whilst also suitably brief and clear, flexible and open-minded."
"Freemans Solicitors combines excellent negotiation and courtroom advocacy skills with a keen attention to detail and compassionate client support."
"The team are extremely knowledgeable, easily contactable and supportive."
"Freemans gives excellent support and advice. All members of staff have excellent customer skills and technical expertise."
"Freemans provides outstanding client service, its responses are timely and every request has been met."
"The team is knowledgeable and skilled, enthusiastic and compassionate, complete and holistic whilst also suitably brief and clear, flexible and open-minded."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Field is joint head of the crime department at Freemans and also leads its in-house advocacy team. He is an experienced trial advocate who represents clients facing a wide range of serious criminal charges, including complex multi-handed murder cases.
"Michael's profound understanding of legal intricacies was evident in his strategic approach, ensuring a robust defence."
"Michael was always available when I needed him for advice and always gave the time to listen. He made me feel comfortable and calm all the way through my case."
"Michael's approach is marked by a combination of legal acumen and genuine empathy. His unwavering support and reassurance to clients during trials is invaluable."
"Michael is knowledgeable, approachable and a fantastic lawyer."
"Completely dependable, his integrity as well as compassion to his clients is as notable as his dedication to his duty and work."
Kishoree Kotecha-Pau's criminal law practice has a strong focus on serious gang-related crime cases involving young people, including violent offences and murder. She is also joint head of the criminal department at Freemans.
"Kishoree Kotecha-Pau is absolutely amazing, her client care is second to none and she really cares about her cases."
"Her big strength is the way she deals with people, she's absolutely outstanding at calming them down and channeling their thoughts, and is there for them throughout."
"Kishoree is an amazing lawyer who is always happy to help and listen and give best advice. She's always on top of everything, making sure that all information in need is provided accordingly."