Karl Brankin
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Scott Neilson
Scott has practiced as a criminal solicitor in Kent for many years becoming the head of a successful crime department in 1997 with a leading firm until setting up his own firm Shingleton Neilson on 2003. This firm quickly established itself as a popular choice with clients due to the hard work and commitment offered… Read more »
Paul Shingleton
Paul Shingleton has been part of the East Kent Justice system for many years. Having qualified in Economics/History at Leeds University in 1986, he remained in Leeds to pass his Law Society Finals. He successfully gained a training contract for a Legal 200 multi disciplinary firm in East Kent, which led to his qualification in… Read more »
Simon Holmes
Simon is a highly respected advocate who has developed a strong client following. Simon represents clients facing a wide range of criminal allegations. Over his years with the firm he has represented those accused of murder, manslaughter, various sexual offences, offences against the person, fraud and other dishonesty offences. Prior to joining the firm, Simon… Read more »
Richard Atkinson
Richard Atkinson is the Managing Partner of the Kent Branch who qualified in 1990. He specializes in preparing and supervising our serious and complex cases and is rated as “outstanding” by the ‘Good Lawyer Guide’ He has acted in many serious and high profile cases including for one of the defendants acquitted after four months… Read more »
Leigh Wright
Leigh is a Partner at Tuckers Solicitors working as a Criminal Defence Solicitor, heading up the Proceed of crime and complex case unit in Manchester. Leigh is one of Manchester’s most respected Criminal Defence Solicitors, his enviable reputation for flawless, innovative, professional, robust and professional approach to the Criminal Defence Work he undertakes has been… Read more »
Jill Eastwood
Based at our Manchester office, Jill is one of Manchester’s most celebrated and respected Criminal Defence practitioners. Jill’s enviable reputation for flawless, innovative, professional and robust approach to the criminal defence work she undertakes has been earned over her Criminal Defence career spanning over 20 years. Jill has extensive knowledge and experience in representing client’s… Read more »
Franklin Sinclair
Franklin is a Partner, and enjoys Higher Rights of Audience. He is an experienced and respected advocate, with a reputation for defending the rights of his clients in a robust and forthright manner, regularly appearing in Magistrates and Crown Courts. He was the first solicitor to successfully challenge DNA evidence in a criminal trial. Franklin… Read more »
Barry Tucker
Barry is the Managing Partner of Tuckers Solicitors. He founded the firm in 1980 with the aim of providing clients with 24 hour access to high quality legal advice and representation in criminal law and civil litigation matters. Barry insists that the firm puts the quality of assistance paramount to the financial constraints of the legal… Read more »
Alex Atkins
Alex is an experienced Duty Solicitor and Trial Lawyer, dealing with cases in both the Magistrates Court and Crown Court, on matters ranging from general criminal defence, such as motoring offences and low value shop thefts to serious, complex fraud and murder. He is also an Accredited Police Station Advisor. Alex is also one of a small… Read more »