Our criminal defence solicitors provide expert legal advice to individuals facing allegations of sexual offences. 

We have unrivalled experience representing individuals facing trial for alleged sexual misconduct or those who are subject to prolonged investigations by the police. Our criminal defence solicitors have particular expertise in opposing court orders made in respect of individuals who have been acquitted of sexual offences.

Our specialist sexual offences lawyers are able to advise on the following:

• False allegations of sexual offences
• Cases of ‘revenge porn’
• Historic sexual offences
• Malicious communications and ‘sexting’
• Offences of making and/or possessing indecent images
• Rape and other serious sexual offences
• Sexual offences involving children
• Sexual Offences Prevention Orders (SOPO), Sexual Risk Orders (SRO) and Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPO)
• The implications of inclusion on the Sex Offender’s Register (the Register) and how to pursue removal from the Register

Cases of this nature, require careful and sensitive handling, for every client we represent, we bring to bear our renowned forensic skills in analysing the prosecution case and our fierce commitment to our client’s interests and rights in presenting their defence.  

We understand that being falsely accused of a sexual offence can cause immense personal strain. In defending our clients we do everything we can to minimise the impact of any criminal investigation or prosecution, and to protect the privacy of our clients. Our sexual offences lawyers are experienced at managing and advising on unwanted media attention that these cases may attract as we are aware that this can be one of the most distressing aspects of being prosecuted. We work closely with our reputation management team to provide our clients with expert support where careers, relationships, and businesses are at stake.

Many of our criminal defence lawyers are ranked by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 for their work in the area of sexual offences. Our criminal law team has consistently obtained the highest ranking in both of these independent rankings for many years, through feedback from barristers, experts, and other professionals who know our work.

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