Rated again in Chambers and Partners Directory 2019
Once again Sonn Macmillan Walker feature in Chambers and Partners legal directory.
The entry in Chambers and Partners 2019 reads
What the team is known for
Strong criminal firm that maintains a specialist approach to wide-ranging cases, including murder, sexual offences and terrorism charges. Fields extensive expertise in Crown Court, magistrates’ court and police station work. Also has complementary expertise in extradition matters. Undertakes both privately funded and legal aid work.
Strengths
Sources say: “The firm’s preparation is extensive and its presentation is exceptional.”
One commentator states: “They are a very experienced firm of solicitors; very well run, very committed, and they always do the best to look after their clients.“
Work highlight
Represented one of 11 defendants charged with conspiracy to supply class A drugs, with regard to the supply of hundreds of kilograms of cocaine across the West of England and Scotland.
Notable practitioners
Tim Walker heads the firm’s Crown Court team, and specialises in representing clients facing the most serious criminal charges, including murder, drugs conspiracy and armed robbery. According to sources, “he has really good judgement and is great on law, as well as being fantastic at getting the best out of counsel.”
