Criminal Law Research & Support
Research and drafting support for criminal defence practitioners.
Criminal proceedings demand meticulous preparation. We provide instructing solicitors with the legal research, documentation, and drafting support required at every stage — from pre-charge advice through to Crown Court and appeal.
We support solicitors handling criminal investigations and prosecutions involving fraud, bribery, money laundering, serious violence, and corporate criminal liability. Our work product — research memoranda, draft applications, advice notes, and procedural documentation — is prepared to the standard required by instructing solicitors who conduct the proceedings. We understand the legislative framework and procedural rules in depth, ensuring that every document we prepare equips the instructing team with what they need.
Serious & Complex Crime Research
Research memoranda and documentation support for solicitors handling serious criminal matters including fraud, POCA proceedings, and organised crime.
Corporate Crime & Regulatory Research
Research and documentation support for solicitors handling corporate criminal investigations, SFO matters, and regulatory prosecutions.
Pre-Charge & Investigation Support
Legal research and documentation to support instructing solicitors advising clients under police or agency investigation.
Appeal Research & Documentation
Research and grounds of appeal documentation for solicitors pursuing appellate proceedings.
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