HMRC agrees to return £170k in cash detained under s295 of POCA 2002 to our client, a regulated MSB. David Bloom represented this business. criminalsolicitor.co.uk/success-storie…

The winner of our Day 5 advent calander is picked by our fabulous Izzy Fish from one of our sponsors SonnMacmillanWalker who is a member of our events committee. The winner has been notified! Thank you again to Criminal Bar Assoc for the lovely gift. Stay tuned for tomorrow 🎄

SMW’s client was acquitted of 7 counts including one of attempted rape and two of causing GBH with intent. Clare Leslie of Lamb Building was instructed. Click here to read more. criminalsolicitor.co.uk/success-storie…

Our client has retained his good character, having been acquitted of exposure at Wood Green Crown Court. Briony Molyneux of Crucible was instructed, and the case was prepared by Daniel Cavaglieri who represented our client from the police station until his acquittal.

Our client, a medical professional, was investigated by the police for an allegation of assault. Following representations from David Bloom, the police resolved to take “no further action” and her professional regulator found “no case to answer”. criminalsolicitor.co.uk/success-storie…

David Sonn represented a company that pleaded guilty plea to breach of an Enforcement Notice. A confiscation order was made in the agreed sum of £100,000, which was less than one third of the sum originally sought by the local authority. criminalsolicitor.co.uk/success-storie…

Our client was sought by France in relation to trafficking 26kg of heroin. Following extensive delay and negotiation, the French Prosecutor accepted the extradition was no longer valid. Natasha Draycott of 5 St Andrew's Hill was instructed. Click here to read more. criminalsolicitor.co.uk/success-storie…

Following his appeal, the Court of Appeal found our client's sentence for sexual offences to be manifestly excessive. His sentence was reduced by 33 weeks imprisonment, a reduction of almost half of his original sentence. Click here to read more. criminalsolicitor.co.uk/success-storie…

David Bloom, instructing Nathaniel Rudolf KC and Barnaby Hone, represented a client in a Special Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) case concerning the 2-year time period in POCA proceedings, when it can be extended and the applicability of the ‘slip rule’.

Following a letter before action confirming our intention to seek a judicial review of the decision of the CPS to prosecute a youth contrary to its own policy, the CPS reversed its decision. Leah Connolly instructed Pippa Woodrow of Doughty Street Crime. criminalsolicitor.co.uk/success-storie…

Following service of an extensive s.17 POCA statement, skeleton argument and negotiations with the Crown, our client's benefit figure was reduced by over £1.2 million. Oliver Renton at Crucible was instructed. criminalsolicitor.co.uk/success-storie…

Following representations seeking a review of the decision to prosecute our client for 3 serious assaults (arising from a fight on a bus), based on his mental health, the CPS offered no evidence on all charges. criminalsolicitor.co.uk/success-storie…

A Sonn Macmillan Walker team of David Sonn, David Bloom, and Izzy Fish represented Rabbi Barry Marcus MBE in reaching a settlement agreement with the NCA following an 18-month frozen funds investigation. Leading counsel from 33 Chancery Lane provided expert advice. criminalsolicitor.co.uk/success-storie…

Our client was charged with criminal damage, threats to kill, assault and non-fatal strangulation. Following written representations, the Crown accepted a plea to criminal damage only. Rosalia Myttas-Perris of Crucible was instructed. criminalsolicitor.co.uk/success-storie…

SMW successfully represent Ghanaian businessman, whose UK bank account was frozen, in having his account freezing order set aside. criminalsolicitor.co.uk/notable-cases/…

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Now we have criminal defence Amy Cox SonnMacmillanWalker

The winner is Amy Cox SonnMacmillanWalker who uses her award to plea for funding for junior lawyers

We are delighted to announce Amy was the winner of Criminal Defence Legal aid Lawyer of the year! Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards

Huge congratulations to our Amy Cox who won #LALY24 criminal defence lawyer of the year at the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards on Friday! Very well deserved #wiclwin