Business Details
16 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Legal Representation for UK Armed Forces Personnel
Established in 2010, Lynch Law is a dedicated legal practice specialising in criminal law and military discipline for UK Armed Forces personnel, their dependants, and UKBCs. With over two decades of legal expertise, including service as a Royal Air Force legal officer, Jonathan Lynch Law provides accessible representation across global jurisdictions. Our practice combines higher rights of audience in criminal courts with a commitment to cost-effective solutions, leveraging legal aid funding where available. We operate from offices in the UK and Germany, offering face-to-face and remote support for interviews, court proceedings, and administrative actions.Our team maintains oversight of cases even when collaborating with external legal agents, ensuring consistent quality. We prioritise transparency in billing, with competitive rates and clear contractual terms for private funding arrangements. Our work has delivered significant cost savings to both clients and the public sector while maintaining strict compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.
Services
Criminal Law
Military Discipline
Legal Aid
Court Representation
Service Complaints
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of military legal expertise including RAF prosecution and defence roles
- Global coverage across 25+ countries with UK and German office bases
- Free legal aid representation available for police interviews and court proceedings
- Competitive private rates with transparent billing practices
- Proven track record saving clients and taxpayers significant legal costs
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Court Representation
Specialist representation in court martial proceedings and civilian courts for UK military personnel. Our solicitor advocate with higher rights of audience provides expert legal defence across all service justice system courts. We handle cases from initial charge through to appeal, with funding available through the Armed Forces Criminal Legal Aid Authority.
Police Interviews
Free legal representation during police interviews under caution for service members and dependants. Available 24/7 worldwide through our UK and German offices, with both in-person attendance and remote video conferencing options. Covers both military and civilian police investigations.
Service Complaints
Guidance and submission assistance for formal service complaints. Specialised knowledge of military administrative procedures including unacceptable sexual behaviour allegations. Private funding required as legal aid not available for these matters.
Legal Aid Cases
Access to government-funded legal services through the Armed Forces Criminal Legal Aid Authority. Available for interviews and court proceedings worldwide, with means-tested contributions applying for certain court cases in England and Wales.
Administrative Action
Representation during administrative investigations and proceedings. Specialised expertise in handling allegations of professional misconduct and unacceptable behaviour within military frameworks. Includes evidence gathering and response preparation services.
People
Jonathan Lynch
Solicitor Advocate
Qualified solicitor advocate with higher rights in criminal courts since 2007. Former RAF legal officer with global experience in military law across 20+ countries. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 438627).
Questions
Do you offer free legal representation?
Yes, legal aid funding covers police interviews and court proceedings for eligible service members through the Armed Forces Criminal Legal Aid Authority.
Can you represent overseas personnel?
We provide global coverage across 25+ countries with physical presence in the UK and Germany, plus remote representation via video conferencing.
What court systems do you handle?
We operate in all service justice system courts including Court Martial, Summary Appeal Court, and Service Civilian Court, plus civilian magistrates' and crown courts.
How are legal fees determined?
Fees depend on funding availability. Legal aid covers many cases, while private arrangements offer competitive rates agreed in advance with written contracts.
What disciplinary matters do you handle?
We specialise in all military disciplinary matters including unacceptable sexual behaviour allegations, administrative actions, and service complaints procedures.
