Rachel Hobba Ranked in Chambers and Partners 2026 for Crime

16 October 2025

We are pleased to announce that Rachel Hobba has been newly ranked in Band 5 in the Chambers and Partners 2026 guide, recognising her expertise and longstanding contribution to criminal defence.

With over 20 years of experience, Rachel is a highly respected practitioner known for her calm, measured approach and meticulous case preparation. She has acted in a wide range of serious and complex matters, consistently earning the trust of clients and peers.

This new ranking is a well-deserved acknowledgment of the depth of Rachel’s experience and her steadfast commitment to achieving justice for every client she represents. Whether dealing with complex Crown Court trials or providing strategic advice at an early stage, Rachel brings a friendly face, and compassion to every case.

Her recognition in this year’s Chambers guide reflects not only her personal excellence but also the strength and depth of Sonn Macmillan Walker’s criminal defence team as a whole.

Congratulations, Rachel, on this well-earned achievement.

See our Chambers profile here.

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Rachel Hobba

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Rachel is a dedicated senior Solicitor at Sonn Macmillan Walker with over 15 years' experience. Rachel has considerable knowledge in all areas of criminal defence including having represented defendants in the most serious homicides, drugs, violence and sexual offence cases.

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