Business Details
23 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Criminal Defence Solicitors in London
Henscott Solicitors is a respected criminal defence practice established in 2003, with over two decades of experience handling high-profile and complex cases. Our expertise spans all areas of criminal law, including murder, fraud, drug offences, sexual offences, and road traffic violations, with representation available at police stations, Magistrates' Courts, and Crown Courts. We provide 24/7 emergency legal advice and assistance, combining a personal, approachable service with the rigour required for serious legal challenges.Our team of dedicated solicitors and advocates ensures clients' rights are protected through meticulous case preparation, expert witness engagement, and strategic trial representation. We serve both legally aided and privately funded clients, maintaining a commitment to accessibility without compromising quality. Our location in Walthamstow, East London, offers convenient access to clients across the region while maintaining strong connections to national legal networks.
Services
Criminal Defence
Confiscation Proceedings
Driving Offences
Drug Offences
Fraud Cases
Serious Offences
Sexual Offences
Assault Cases
Burglary Defence
Appeals
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in criminal defence law
- Our team provides 24/7 emergency legal assistance
- We offer a personal, client-focused service approach
- We handle all types of criminal offences from minor to serious
- We provide free police station advice and representation
What people say
Reliable, dedicated, trustworthy
Cleared my name
Personal, friendly service
Safe hands
Approachable solicitors
Services
Criminal Defence
We provide comprehensive criminal defence services covering all stages from police station interviews to Crown Court trials. Our solicitors specialise in developing tailored defence strategies for cases involving serious fraud, murder, drug offences, and sexual offences. With decades of experience, we ensure clients' rights are protected through expert evidence analysis, witness preparation, and courtroom advocacy.
Confiscation Proceedings
Our specialists handle Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) cases involving financial investigations and asset confiscation. We advise clients facing cash seizures or property claims, providing expert representation in complex financial crime cases. Our team ensures proper legal challenges to prosecution claims while protecting legitimate assets through detailed forensic analysis and strategic legal arguments.
Driving Offences
We represent clients facing serious driving charges including drink driving, dangerous driving, and totting up disqualifications. Our solicitors specialise in presenting special reasons arguments and challenging prosecution evidence. We provide strategic advice on penalty mitigation while protecting clients' driving privileges through technical legal expertise and courtroom experience.
Drug Offences
Our criminal defence team handles all drug-related charges from possession to international trafficking. We specialise in challenging forensic evidence, presenting mitigation strategies, and negotiating reduced sentences. With experience in complex drug conspiracy cases, we provide expert representation for both domestic and cross-border drug offence allegations.
Serious Offences
We defend clients facing life-altering charges including murder, manslaughter, and terrorism. Our solicitors have extensive experience in complex multi-defendant trials, expert witness coordination, and media-sensitive cases. We employ strategic case preparation techniques to challenge prosecution evidence while developing robust defence narratives for the most serious criminal allegations.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise exclusively in criminal law, covering all offences from road traffic violations to serious fraud, drug offences, sexual offences, and murder cases.
Are you available for emergency cases?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency legal advice and police station representation through our dedicated out-of-hours service.
Do you handle cases in different court levels?
We represent clients at all levels from police station interviews through Magistrates' Courts to Crown Court trials and appeals.
Can you assist with legally aided cases?
Yes, we accept legally aided cases alongside private client representations across our full range of criminal defence services.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our solicitors have over 20 years' combined experience in criminal defence, with specialists in serious crime, fraud, and complex multi-defendant trials.
What makes your service different?
We combine personal, approachable service with technical legal excellence, avoiding 'faceless' practice approaches while maintaining high courtroom effectiveness.
Reviews (7)
Barnet
Jan 24, 2022
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Thomas is the best lawyer I ever had. It's helps me a lot can't thank him and his team enough very great job. I really appreciated. I had some many difficult cases and so many times. I always called him for help and it helps me a lot dealing with all my cases and I had the best results so most off my cases was dismissed. To be honest I was very stressed out about my cases because it was many off them and I had no help from nobody because I have been in prison before, but when I talked to Thomas he always give me hope and he worked very hard on my cases he came to see me always I wanted to discuss in person so I don't know what to say that much.
But 100 % the best lawyer the top one in Uk. I will recommend him as the best lawyer and I guarantee that because I went through a lot and he done a very great job and took me out off trouble with his skills and knowledge. Thank you very much Thomas and his team so don't hesitate to contact him if you guys need any lawyer trust me u will get the help and the best results with out doubt. I'm very happy with Thomas and his team Henscotts Solicitor thank you again best wishes. Erjon
But 100 % the best lawyer the top one in Uk. I will recommend him as the best lawyer and I guarantee that because I went through a lot and he done a very great job and took me out off trouble with his skills and knowledge. Thank you very much Thomas and his team so don't hesitate to contact him if you guys need any lawyer trust me u will get the help and the best results with out doubt. I'm very happy with Thomas and his team Henscotts Solicitor thank you again best wishes. Erjon
Abu Said
May 17, 2021
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At its best. Amazing solicitors, specially Jonathan Tyson and Tom were very kind and helpful throughout the time. I am really grateful to them. God bless them. Thank you guys
Codak Rigg
May 12, 2021
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Worse solicitors i ve ever dealt with, Harriot is just intrested in the money, she doesnt care how does your case end as long as she gets paid on time terrible in giving advice, she was always late for appointments, she doesnt care about justice, as long as you pay. i dont recommend this solicitor unless its a routin paperwork, if you are on the edge asking for justice, run away from her
Kalin Todorov
Mar 31, 2021
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Sincere thanks for the professionalism, human attitude and personal commitment of Thomas Cheam. Professionals who can be relied on in various cases. I highly recommend the services of the company and especially the young professional Thomas Cheam. Thank you!
Sandra C.
Nov 02, 2020
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I cannot fault Henscott Solicitors. The firm is professional. thorough and provide a first class service. Special mention and thanks to Thomas Cheam for his dedication and committment throughout his assistance and work in our case.
T. & Y.
Jun 07, 2020
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They are Family, Immigration and Criminal Specialist and offer very personalised Service. They are easy to access and do their job brilliantly.
AlexRoboGaming
Jan 11, 2020
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Amazing review and exceptional support from the firm especially Thomas who was dealing with my case without him i really would have had no clue in which way my case would have went so pleased with the outcome and service from Henscott Solicitors! :