Founded by a judge. Trusted for forty years. Few firms can say the same.
Founded in 1986, the firm has a long and distinguished history of defending individuals facing the most serious and complex criminal allegations. We are instructed in cases ranging from serious violence and homicide to organised crime, complex fraud, terrorism, large scale drug conspiracies, firearms offences and regulatory investigations.
No two cases are alike. Every client receives a bespoke defence strategy developed by experienced specialists who understand that the outcome of a criminal investigation or prosecution can have life changing consequences. Whether acting at the police station, Magistrates' Court, Crown Court or Court of Appeal, our focus is always the same: first class defence tailored to the individual circumstances of every client.
Specialist departments, one standard of care.
Specialist representation in every area of criminal law, from serious violence and homicide to organised crime, complex fraud, terrorism and firearms offences.
Representing parents, family members and other parties in sensitive public law proceedings, from PLO meetings to contested hearings in the Family Court and High Court.
In-house Higher Courts Advocates appearing before the Crown Court and Court of Appeal in serious and complex criminal proceedings.
Immediate advice and representation from the earliest stages of a police investigation, 24 hours a day.
Meet the team.
Safter Salam is the Head of Crime at Lumb & Macgill and one of the firm's leading criminal defence lawyers. As a Higher Courts Advocate he represents clients throughout England and Wales, regularly appearing before the Crown Court in serious and complex criminal proceedings.
Practising exclusively in criminal defence, he has extensive experience defending clients accused of the most serious offences, including homicide, organised crime, large scale drug conspiracies, firearms offences, serious violence, complex fraud and terrorism. Known for his calm approach under pressure and detailed preparation, he works closely with clients from the earliest stages of a police investigation through to trial and, where necessary, appeal.
As Head of Crime, he leads a specialist team dedicated exclusively to criminal defence, with strategic oversight of the firm's most serious and complex cases.
Philip Ainge is a Partner and Head of the firm's Public Law Child Care Department. With more than 40 years of legal experience, he is widely recognised for his expertise in representing parents, family members and other parties in some of the most sensitive and complex public law proceedings.
Throughout his career he has acted in cases before the High Court and the Family Court, in matters involving care proceedings, emergency protection orders, deprivation of liberty and other complex child protection issues. His longstanding membership of the Law Society's Children Panel reflects his recognised expertise in the most complex and serious cases.
Working alongside Philip is a dedicated team of specialist public law lawyers, including Alice Day and Rachel Long, providing advice and representation from pre-proceedings and PLO meetings through to fully contested hearings.
Recognised standards. Independently assessed.
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