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Select an area of expertise to find out more about our experience.
Find out more about our barristers and business support teams here.
Outstanding experts in police law.
Our police law team is instructed by almost every police force in England and Wales. We also have a formidable record of appearance in nearly every recent case, significant inquest or inquiry concerning police law to Supreme Court level. This is the exceptional level of experience and expertise that makes us market leaders across the board.
Exceptional experience in complex police work makes us the ‘go-to’ chambers in this area, combined with a proactive and supportive approach. Our specialists can handle even the most sensitive of cases.
We provide advice and advocacy across all aspects of police law and we’re acutely aware of the public accountability of our police law clients, so you can be sure of the highest level of integrity, discretion and security.
Acting as an extension of your team, our expertise and measured, forensic advocacy is coupled with a friendly, efficient and practical style.
Our offices and many of our barristers are based in London but we have a team that spans the country. We are always willing to travel where needed, even at short notice, when handling fast moving legal or operational police law issues.
Knowing how crucial a quick response can be, we offer a dedicated advice line for immediate assistance in areas of law impacting on the police.
Our reputation as experts in this area means we’re regularly invited to speak at conferences and seminars. For over two decades we have hosted an annual Police Law Conference which is incredibly popular with clients. Our Police Law update, ‘The Beat’, is published three times a year.
Consistently recommended by the major legal directories as a top tier set for police law, with many individuals ranked, we have the breadth and strength to advise you on any matter, no matter how complex.
Contact our clerking team to discuss how we can support you. Our set prides itself on a friendly and approachable culture, we’re here to help.
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