‘The Farleys team is truly exceptional in virtually every way. They are cohesive, committed and diligent in all their work. Their preparation is excellent and by far and away above the industry standard. They stand out in the Northwest and nationally. Their standard of work and preparation is exceptional, both in legal aid and private client work.’

‘Garry Leaver, Rod Hall, Bridget Hibbert and Paul Schofield are all excellent, both individually and as a team. They set the industry standard. I cannot speak more highly of this most excellent firm and all its constituent parts.’

‘Very professional outfit, represent those charged with the most serious and complex offences. At the forefront of defending fraud nationally and regionally. Strong team that all pull in the same direction from their clients.’

‘The criminal team at Forbes is at the forefront of the criminal justice system – they stand out way ahead of others. They are remarkable. They have a first class knowledge of the legal system and can deal with everyone in the same, fair way.’

‘Carrie Gilgun can really do any sort of case. She is inspiring, insightful and industrious and clients respect her and so does the Bar. Her hard work always pays off. Craig MacKenzie is brilliant. He leaves no stone unturned and gets results.’

‘They are clearly diligent and sought after as at that time they were attracting clients in major fraud cases from as far afield as the south of England.’

‘JMW were recommended to me and I would certainly recommend them to anyone. I have consistently received outstanding legal support and guidance. Evan Wright has been exceptional – highly knowledgeable, diligent, and always approachable.’

‘Evan Wright is exceptionally knowledgeable and diligent, with a calm and measured approach to even the most complex situations and with a unique ability to remember past events. What sets Evan apart is his commitment to you. He is an outstanding legal representative and a credit not only to JMW but to the profession.’

‘Efficiency in response time, relevant expert advice when needed, immediately figured out where attention needed to be focused in order to proceed with the case. My dealings with Evan Wright were significantly positive and productive. ’

‘The team provides strong support to clients throughout the process. They are clear in their advice and thorough in preparation. In my experience they show a higher calibre of client care and sensitivity.’

‘Mary Monson Solicitors understand that the client is the most important part of the process and never keeps them in the dark. I am always impressed by the lengths they will go to to obtain the best results for their clients. The team is particularly strong in large and complex fraud matters.’

‘Nicola Tyers invests heavily into each client and case. The secret ingredient is constantly doing the basics exceptionally well. Doing so allows the unique points or novel arguments to emerge and be fully utilised and brought to fruition.’

‘Michael McKeown is exceptionally hard working, very well prepared in all his cases and identifies the issues in the case really quickly and is a great communicator with clients.’

‘Paul Gallagher and others, including Alison Sharples & Michael McKeown, always take time to explain the evidence to clients and also provide full instructions to counsel.’

‘Paul Gallagher provides robust advice but also carefully explains issues to clients as they arise, supporting counsel at all stages. Michael McKeown and Alison Sharples are also particularly knowledgeable and great with clients.’

‘Laura Baumanis is empathetic with clients and robust in court.’

‘Gareth Martin is an excellent and dedicated lawyer.’

‘What a dynamic team Olliers is. They are exciting, they are trailblazers. It is no surprise they are always winning awards. They are undoubtedly the best, nationally, for the defence of sexual offences. The preparation they put into their cases is quite simply unsurpassed. The result is always the very best outcome available to the clients.’

‘Correna Platt is one of the top criminal appeal lawyers in the country.’

‘Stephensons has long been a firm where client care and dedication to the client’s case is foremost and central to the ethos of the case. Their attention to detail is excellent and the client care and detail of instructions prior to counsel becoming involved is exceptional. Their diversity policy is not only on paper nor simply an aspiration, they have recently fully implemented it in the staff they employ and the opportunities given to the staff.’

‘Correna Platt is excellent, particularly in her attention to detail and client care. She fully immerses herself into the case and is very protective and forceful on behalf of her clients. Her wider care for the clients family, particularly when the client is in custody is exceptional.’

‘They give their clients time and go through everything thoroughly.’

‘AGI definitely stands out from the rest because of the time and effort they put in to each and every case, explaining everything from start to finish ’

‘AGI is a firm which excels in client care. The firm stands out for its expertise in criminal defence cases. AGI has particular experience in representation of mentally disordered clients. The firm has a team of experienced solicitors who consistently strive to achieve the best possible representation of their clients. There is a culture of professionalism and high performance.’

‘Charlotte McRae and Lachlan Nisbet are the standout individuals here. Lay clients love them.’

‘Excellent private crime team. High level work across the country. They have their own case management system to ensure papers are kept securely and shared with counsel. They will go the extra mile in preparing a case to put the client in the best position.’

‘The team is very experienced and able to assist on technical regulatory matters and complicated internal enquires, including in relation to sanctions through to the largest high profile criminal individuals. The team is well balanced to be able to provide the right level of assistance for the right case.’

‘Mark Brooks is clear, decisive and offers his clients both understanding and leadership when they face significant challenges. His personable approach and obvious expertise mark him out as a leader in his field.’

‘Operating as a regulatory team within a global law firm gives clients an edge when under regulatory investigation or scrutiny. The breadth and depth of specialisms available to call upon is vast.’

‘Chris Morrison, Kate Hargan, Alan Kells are all standout individuals.’

‘The team is extremely approachable, have good knowledge of the counter fraud legal sector and are always willing to take the time to properly explain legal processes and procedures. The team are very conscientious, going the extra mile to ensure that the evidence is presented in as clear and concise manner as possible in order to obtain the best outcomes.’

‘The Keoghs team is proactive and always willing to help and assist, nothing is too much for them. The knowledge and support they give me and our customers is second to none. It’s often a difficult time after an accident with a lot of unknowns but Keoghs help navigate us all through with a detailed advice and understanding of the next steps.’

‘Tom Stevenson is a huge asset to Keoghs. He leads a team and leads by example. He is always available and even when not he always makes himself available at the next earliest opportunity. He is measured and friendly, he is knowledgeable and a great support to all. I would pick him to assist on a case every time.’

‘In a very short space of time, Reeds has built itself into a major player in the Northwest for major and private crime. The team is dedicated and efficient, everyone pulls their weight and it is superbly led.’

‘Beth Mantel is a superbly talented individual who mixes a democratic touch with flair and razor sharp instincts she has proved herself to be a gifted team manager. She has the unusual ability to be everywhere at once, always on top of her all her cases. Her clients trust her completely and they are wise to do so.’

‘Beth Mantel: despite still being relatively junior in the ranks of law firm partners, Beth demonstrates exceptional judgement and insight into the cases she handles. When other solicitors might be on auto-pilot, Beth is always thinking about the case and finding ways to help her clients that others miss. She is truly exceptional, a cut above the rest.’

‘Tuckers is dedicated, organised and committed. They give realistic and accurate advice, ensure that counsel is fully briefed and put the client’s interest above all else.’

‘Paul Callaghan is an outstanding representative. He will not leave a single blade of grass untrodden. Every aspect of the case is interrogated. Justine Fairfield is also excellent. She combines first class client care with attention to detail and meticulous preparation.’

‘Paul Callaghan really does put his all into every case. He prepares his cases so thoroughly and is super efficient, and has a real ability to drive a case forward while putting the client at their ease.’

‘This is a formidable team of solicitors who combine the client care of a local firm with the legal clout of a much larger firm.’

‘Daniel Berke works hard and gives his clients an exceptional level of attention. Daniel is head and shoulders above the competition. Daniel is a force of nature – charismatic, hardworking and effective. Deborah Ross is confident, fearless and ready to fight all the way for her clients.’

‘Deborah Ross is a first class solicitor, with excellent knowledge and experience of all matters relating to police conduct investigations. I would thoroughly recommend her services.’

‚Working with BLJ Solicitors as counsel is an absolute pleasure. They provide clear, comprehensive instructions, ensuring that you have everything you need to prepare effectively. The team is collaborative, professional, and supportive, making it easy to work together towards achieving the best outcomes for clients.‘

‚Jeremy Rawson, Samatha Lack and Marcela Salter are a handful of the standout individuals at BLJ. They are friendly, professional and a pleasure to work with.‘

‘Markel Law is an exceptional firm of solicitors with a wide and varied practice. They are involved in a large number of criminal cases, covering offences right across the criminal calendar. The partners had experience in crime and regulatory work, which gives them a wider range of experience, diversity and expertise.’

‘Deborah Nicholson leads an exceptional team of lawyers and has experience of very serious cases. When it comes to preparing cases, Deborah’s attention to detail is remarkable and commendable and she leaves no stone unturned. Katherine Whittingham is an associate and is excellent. She too shows attention to detail and is determined to give every client a Rolls-Royce service.’

‘The colleagues I deal with at Markel Law are outstanding – in their knowledge, understanding and application of the law. They remain focused, positive and impartial and keep all parties up to to date. They are always contactable and approachable. The knowledge required to deal with complex police regulations and intersection with regs and criminal law is second to none.’

‘The Manchester team is small but ferociously hardworking and very dedicated. I’ve worked directly with Hannah Costley and Rachel Mason, alongside Rachel Fletcher. They are a very impressive unit. They are also very responsive to requests for assistance.’

‘The standout individual is Rachel Fletcher. She deservedly has an increasingly stellar professional profile. She is phenomenally hard working and able to combine very successfully the need to be straightforward and hard hitting with a more compassionate approach when required.’

‘Hannah Costley is an outstanding solicitor. Her case preparation is consistently excellent, with every document accurately prepared. She responds promptly to all case-related requests and displays remarkable thoroughness.’

‘A hard working and dedicated team with particular expertise in fraud and regulatory offences.’

‚The firm appears to be very well run, with a helpful and friendly approach, while maintaining exceptional levels of professionalism and a focus on meeting the client’s needs.‘

‘Great people along with great products and services.’

‘Ruth Needham is one of the best in the market for understanding your needs and wants and responding to them.’

‘Michael Balmer is an excellent lawyer – great grasp on law, procedure, excellent client skills. Great communicator. Leading solicitor in the Northwest for fraud and regulatory matters.’

‘Weightmans is my company’s go-to law firm. The firm is very collaborative and couldn’t be more friendly and trustworthy. Weightmans do what they do best, which is identify the crux of the problem and find the best way of achieving the goal.’

‘This firm has established itself as one of the tops in financial crime and in particular cyber crime. They are a forward-thinking, young dynamic partnership. Acting in private prosecutions requires a particular type of skill and they have rightly established themselves as a go-to firm for this type of work. Highly competent.’