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Areas of Criminal Defence

We dedicate our entire practice to defending serious, high-stakes criminal allegations. From complex corporate fraud and drug conspiracies to homicide and violent offences, our solicitors provide strategic, discreet defence from the first interview through to trial.

Serious Fraud

Defending complex corporate and financial investigations brought by HMRC, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO)and police economic crime units.

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Drug Trafficking & Conspiracies

Specialist defence for large-scale importation, supply, county linesand complex multi-defendant operations led by the police and NCA.

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Money Laundering & POCA

Protecting personal and business finances against restraint orders, account freezing orders (AFOs), cash detentionand confiscation.

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Manslaughter

Decisive, strategic defence when facing the most serious charges known to criminal law.

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Allegations of murder or manslaughter demand immediate, senior-level attention. What happens in the first 24 hours of custody often shapes the outcome of the entire case.

We instruct top criminal defence barristers, independent pathologistsand forensic specialists to scrutinise every piece of medical and circumstantial evidence from day one.

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Violent Offences

Experienced representation for allegations of assault, GBH, robbery, affrayand violent crime.

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Allegations of violence often arise from confused, fast-moving situations where self-defence, mistaken identityor lack of intent are key factors.

We trace CCTV footage, interview independent witnessesand challenge injuries and medical reports to expose inconsistencies in the prosecution's case.

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EncroChat & Encrypted Comms

Technical defence challenging attribution, hacking warrantsand Operation Venetic data.

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Prosecutions relying on encrypted phones (such as EncroChat, Sky ECCor ANOM) often hinge on whether the police can prove who was actually holding the handset.

We instruct independent cell site and telecommunications experts to challenge attribution, timingand the legal admissibility of intercepted messages.

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Appeals Against Sentence & Conviction

Reviewing previous trials and sentences to identify valid legal grounds to appeal.

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If you were convicted or received an unfair sentence, you do not have to accept the outcome if there were legal errors or fresh evidence has emerged.

We review transcripts and evidence from previous legal teams to advise whether you have solid grounds to appeal to the Crown Court or the Court of Appeal.

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Organised Crime & Conspiracies

Dedicated trial defence for complex, multi-handed indictments in the Crown Court.

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Conspiracy trials place high pressure on defendants because the police often attempt to tie many individuals into a single broad agreement.

We break down massive electronic disclosures, surveillance logsand phone downloads to separate your actual actions from the claims made against others.

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Asset Freezing & Restraint Orders

Urgent court action to discharge restraint orders and unfreeze company bank accounts.

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An Account Freezing Order (AFO) or Crown Court Restraint Order can bring your business to an immediate standstill before anyone has even been charged.

We make urgent court applications to unfreeze funds, establish legitimate origins for fundsand agree living and business expense variations.

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Facing an Allegation or Investigation?

Get in touch with Black & Co Solicitors for direct, confidential advice. We are available 24 hours a day to protect your position.

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