Crime
UK Guide 2025 : North West
Band 1
Email address
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(0161) 834 1515Chambers Review
Olliers maintains a strong presence in Manchester, handling a variety of serious criminal law work. The team is well placed to act for clients on the full range of serious crime matters such as murder and manslaughter, terrorism, firearms offences and drug supply cases. The firm is also praised for its expertise in sexual offence cases and fraud.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Olliers is a very good firm with a strong team and reputation."
"They deal with developments proactively and the lawyers always have a detailed and forensic knowledge of the evidence in their cases."
"Olliers is a very good firm with a strong team and reputation."
"They deal with developments proactively and the lawyers always have a detailed and forensic knowledge of the evidence in their cases."
Notable Practitioners
Matthew Claughton acts as managing director at Olliers and is an established criminal defence lawyer. He has particular expertise in defending serious crime allegations including multi-handed murder charges, and he is experienced in representing youth defendants.
"Matthew is a very good lawyer who is tactically very astute and works very hard."
"Matthew has an incredibly fast mind and can identify case strategies and tactics from the very first piece of police disclosure. His ability to anticipate developments is excellent."
"Matthew Claughton is extremely organised and sensible. He provides good advice and prepares his cases very well."