Annie Loh

Solicitor

Annie Loh

Annie joined Sonn Macmillan in 2022 and, since qualifying in 2025, has been committed to guiding clients through complex criminal proceedings with clarity and care.

Annie is a Crown Court solicitor at Sonn Macmillan Walker, also handling magistrates’ court matters. As a Police Station Accredited Representative, she combines sharp legal insight with relentless dedication to achieve the best results for her clients.

Annie earned her Law degree from University College London in 2020, followed by a Master’s in Criminal Justice Policy from the London School of Economics in 2022. She is due to complete her Legal Practice Course in 2024 and was awarded a Career Commitment Scholarship from BPP University. Annie trained under Amy Cox, Head of Litigation at Sonn Macmillan Walker, gaining extensive experience across all areas of Crown Court litigation.

Her experience includes complex cases involving large‑scale drugs conspiracies, EncroChat prosecutions, money laundering, serious violence and firearms offences, and serious sexual offences. She has also assisted in prosecutions brought by the Insolvency Service and the Environment Agency, worked on confiscation proceedings, and handled cases involving allegations of contempt of court.

Annie takes pride in delivering work of the highest standard. She has excellent drafting skills and is experienced in preparing representations to the CPS, requesting reconsideration of decisions to prosecute. She is highly skilled at navigating complex areas of law, such as sentencing in firearms cases, and communicates legal matters to clients with clarity and confidence.

Committed to achieving the best results, Annie pursues every possible lead to support her clients’ cases, including taking statements from multiple defence witnesses. Her diligence, care, and strategic approach ensure clients receive both thorough advocacy and genuine support throughout the process.

08 December 2025

Five-Year Sentence Secured Despite Alleged Leading Role in Class A Drug Conspiracy

SMW secured a highly favourable five-year sentence for a young client in a serious Class A drug case, so mitigated that the CPS considered appealing for being unduly lenient.

24 November 2025

Favourable Sentence Secured Despite Category 1 Drug Quantities

SMW secured a reduced sentence for a client involved in a high-value Class A drug conspiracy by successfully advancing a lesser role argument and strong mitigation despite Category 1 quantities.

01 August 2025

Client Prosecuted for Trainline and Eurostar Fraud in Excess of £500,000 Sentenced to a Financial Order

Our client was charged in £500,000 conspiracy to defraud Eurostar and Trainline. She pleaded guilty to lesser charges on basis and received a financial penalty only.

21 July 2025

Acquittal for client of four serious sexual allegations against ex-partner

After a 6-day trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court, our client was found not guilty to three counts of rape, and one count of assault by penetration.

03 July 2025

Prison officer found not guilty of assault

Our client, a female prison officer working in a male prison, was found not guilty after trial of assaulting a prisoner. This not guilty result means that she maintains her good character.

31 January 2025

Immediate custody avoided for client prosecuted by the Environment Agency

An estimated 11,000 tonnes of waste was dumped illegal on land owned by our client. Amy Cox, assisted by Annie Loh, represented our client.

29 January 2025

Client found not guilty of two counts of rape after mid-trial change of legal team

Amy Cox accepted a legal aid transfer mid-trial. Our client was found not guilty after almost two weeks of trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court. Annie Loh assisted in this case.

19 August 2024

Unanimous acquittal of four serious sexual allegations

After a 5-day trial, our client was acquitted at Snaresbrook Crown Court. His charges included rape and sexual assault by penetration.

26 July 2024

Defendant avoids conviction and lengthy sentence for Class A drug supply

Alleged to be the head of the OCG and charged alongside 17 others, SMW secured an excellent result for our client.

27 March 2024

Offer of No Evidence for 3 Offences After Letter of Representations

Our client was charged with three offences: s.20 wounding, s.47 assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and possession of an offensive weapon. All charges related to an incident on a bus where there was an altercation between our client and another male.

17 January 2024

Client acquitted of 7 counts including attempted rape and section 18 GBH

Our client was accused of attempted rape, sexual assault, threats to kill, criminal damage, assault of an emergency worker, and two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He was acquitted of all counts after a 5-day trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court.

24 November 2023

14-year-old avoids CPS prosecution

After representations and talks with the CPS, the CPS agreed to drop prosecution against our client.

"Thanks for representing me in the case. You are very approachable, knowledgeable and professional during the whole process. I am pleased with the outcome. Once again, thanks for your help. "

Police Station Client, 2025

"I would like to thank Annie for her support and understanding during my interview today. She made me feel at ease and very comfortable. "

Police Station Client, 2025

"Thank you all for the support you’ve given to him. It’s very much appreciated. You’re all wonderful. I’ll never be able to thank you enough for what you’ve done. His future impacts my boys and to have gotten such a good result under the circumstances we couldn’t have asked for more. My sons can finally looked forward to having a dad. Best wishes to you."

Client's Partner, 2025

"Annie, thank you and your team so much! I was not expecting that outcome. Appreciate all the work you all have done. A very grateful Mum! "

Client's Mum, 2024

"Thanks for all your help, Annie, you have all been amazing and got a brilliant outcome to the case, thank you all very much."

Client, 2024

"In the end, the references that were obtained within the last few days, and the evidence that was given by [our client] – so thank you for all of your work with the case – it really did make a difference. "

Counsel, 2024