Blackfords

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Your Trusted Legal Partner in London

Blackfords is a leading law firm based in London with offices across the UK, renowned for delivering the highest standards of legal care and service. Our team of independent, expert lawyers specialises in handling high-profile cases and complex disputes, offering unparalleled expertise in areas such as dispute resolution, criminal defence, regulatory law, and education law. With a focus on innovation and robust solutions, we provide discreet, strategic advice to high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and professionals facing challenging legal issues. Our lawyers, many of whom are leaders in their fields, have decades of combined experience and a proven track record in national and international cases. We pride ourselves on maintaining a client-centric approach, ensuring that every client receives tailored support and representation that protects their interests and reputation.

Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition from prestigious legal directories, including The Legal 500 and The Times Best Law Firms. We operate with transparency, ensuring clients are fully informed throughout the legal process while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Our services extend to cross-border investigations, crisis management, and proactive legal strategies to prevent disputes from escalating. With offices in London, Cardiff, Croydon, and Woking, we serve clients across the UK and internationally, providing 24/7 emergency support for urgent legal matters. Our dedication to continuous improvement and client satisfaction underpins every case we handle.

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Dispute Resolution Criminal Defence Education Law Motoring Law Regulatory Law Family & Children Law Health & Safety Solicitors Business Crime

Highlights and features

We have decades of experience in high-profile financial crime and fraud cases.
Our team includes leading specialists in serious crime and regulatory law.
We provide 24/7 emergency legal support for urgent matters.
We maintain a client-focused approach with transparent communication.
Our lawyers are consistently recognised in The Legal 500 and Chambers UK.

Associations and certifications

Solicitors Regulation Authority

What people say

Best in the industry Award-winning team Leading specialists Proven track record Excellent practitioners

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Services

Dispute Resolution

We handle high-profile disputes involving financial crime, fraud, and cross-border investigations. Our team represents clients in complex cases before regulatory bodies and courts. We focus on preventing investigations from escalating into criminal proceedings while ensuring robust defence strategies.

Criminal Defence

Our criminal defence practice covers serious violence, sexual offences, and regulatory investigations. We represent clients in police stations, Magistrates Courts, and Crown Courts nationwide. Our lawyers provide discreet, proactive strategies to protect clients' rights and reputations.

Regulatory Law

We defend professionals facing disciplinary action across sectors including healthcare, law enforcement, and finance. Our services include representation in regulatory hearings and strategic advice to mitigate reputational damage.

Education Law

We advise students and families on disciplinary proceedings at schools, colleges, and universities. Our team provides support for misconduct allegations, fitness-to-practise cases, and reputation management.

Health & Safety Law

We represent businesses and individuals in health and safety prosecutions, corporate manslaughter cases, and enforcement actions. Our services include pre-incident compliance advice and post-incident crisis management.

People

Trevor Francis

Managing Partner

Trevor Francis is a highly regarded solicitor with extensive experience in serious crime and fraud cases. He leads Blackfords' criminal defence team and has a proven track record in high-profile litigation.

Gary Rubin

Partner

Gary Rubin specialises in health and safety law, representing businesses in corporate manslaughter cases and regulatory prosecutions. He is noted for his strategic approach and client-focused representation.

Daniel Cundy

Partner

Daniel Cundy is a leading expert in business crime and regulatory law, with a focus on defending companies and directors in financial crime investigations.

Philip Williams

Partner

Philip Williams has decades of experience in criminal defence and regulatory law, representing clients in complex fraud and white-collar crime cases.

Hannah Giles

Partner

Hannah Giles is a specialist in criminal defence and appellate work, known for successfully overturning convictions in the Court of Appeal.

Questions

What areas of law does Blackfords specialise in?

We specialise in dispute resolution, criminal defence, regulatory law, education law, and family law, with expertise in high-profile and complex cases.

Do you offer 24/7 legal support?

Yes, we provide 24-hour emergency legal assistance for urgent matters such as police investigations or arrests.

How experienced is your legal team?

Our lawyers have decades of combined experience and are regularly recognised in The Legal 500 and Chambers UK guides.

Can you handle international legal cases?

Yes, we routinely act in cross-border investigations and represent clients in multi-jurisdictional financial crime cases.

What accreditations do you hold?

We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and have an LLP registration number OC325398.

Reviews (2)

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Mohammad Lal

Mar 10, 2021 Report

Absolutely shocking level of service provided by Blackfords. I was told by my allocated Solicitor to start preparing my own statement as she doesn't get paid enough to go through all the relevant paper work. Absolutely stocking and furthermore very unprofessional in approach. I actually used to use this firm before it changed to Blackfords and the directors were great, not sure what's gone wrong. I certainly wouldn't use them again especially for child protection cases involving social services. So guys please beware otherwise you'll land yourself in a place you don't want to be in.

Vicky Dean

May 28, 2019 Report

Would not recommend anyone to use this solicitor firm. Used them for a criminal case and also family case. They do not work with you but rather against you. For my criminal case i was advised by my solicitor to give my side of the story in a police interview which resulted in me being charged. After being charged i had to attend court which my solicitor who attended with me told me that the evidence was compelling and that most likely i was to be found guilty was it was my best interest to enter a guilty plea.

I then changed the solicitor to a different firm after which i was found not guilty. Regarding family law solicitor I would give her instructions as to what i wanted her to do but she would not act or follow on them. It seemed like she never fought my case but rather try to work through the case it get it closed as quick as possible.