Archives: Team Members

Andrew has over 25 years experience representing clients at police stations, Magistrates’ courts and Crown courts throughout England & Wales. He has extensive experience conducting cases across the criminal spectrum, specialising in serious and complex cases. His areas of particular interest are homicide; sexual offences; drug conspiracies and fraud. As a Higher Court Advocate Andrew … Read more

Legal Expertise  Called to the Bar in 1999, Stuart Lindsay is a highly experienced criminal defence barrister with a distinguished career spanning over two decades. He has built a formidable reputation for handling complex and serious criminal cases, including:  – Homicide and Serious Violence – Sexual Offences – Firearms Offences – Drug Conspiracies involving Class A substances – Fraud … Read more

Gary qualified in 1999 and before joining McArthur Solicitors he worked for a tier one law firm between where he was a partner and deputy head of the Crime department. Gary is a highly regarded solicitor specialising in criminal law, with over 25 years of experience advising clients in both the public and private sectors. … Read more

Andrea is an accomplished Associate Solicitor based in our London office, with a proven track record in the full spectrum of criminal defence. She has represented clients in some of the most challenging and complex cases, ranging from serious violent and sexual offences to fraud and road traffic matters. Her breadth of experience enables her to navigate … Read more

Stephen is a Consultant based in the Reading office. With a strong background in many kinds of litigation, latterly Stephen has specialised in White Collar and regulatory crime. He has wide experience of advising corporate clients and private individuals in both  non-contentious as well as contentious areas of law. He has represented clients  in many … Read more

Sara initially worked a Legal Advisor at the Magistrates Court and qualified as a Solicitor in 2002. In 2003 Sara entered private practice and regularly appears as an advocate for clients in the Magistrates Court, in all types of hearings, including trial and contested applications. In addition, Sara represents clients at the police station during … Read more

Brenda qualified as a solicitor in 1996 and specialises in criminal appeal cases and prison law matters. Brenda has been involved in some of the most high profile and complex appeals in recent history. She’s meticulous in her approach and is capable of successfully advancing the most technical and nuanced points to the court. She … Read more

Simone is a serious crime expert with an established and impressive reputation. Simone’s areas of specialism encompass an array of criminal offences, of which some examples are: 

Chandra’s long experience in criminal cases includes successfully acting in fraud, serious violence (including murder), sex and drugs cases. Chandra is a specialist in successfully defending cases involving all aspects of scientific and technical evidence and also has regularly appeared in the Court of Appeal.   Chandra has represented clients from all levels of society … Read more

Giovanna is an extradition and criminal law specialist. she has two decades of experience conducting high profile and complex cases. she regularly appears before Magistrates’ court undertaking extradition cases for privately funding clients.

You are looking for guidance, reassurance and help. Andrew is a criminal barrister, with 32 years’ experience who will guide you through the legal complexities of your case and the procedures involved. He’s a lawyer who offers the best chance of a positive outcome for you.  If you have received a Magistrates’ court summons or … Read more

George is a skilled Law graduate and a key member of McArthur Solicitors’ criminal defence team. He supports solicitors on high-profile, complex cases involving serious fraud, drug offences, and violent crime. His work spans all levels of the criminal justice system, from Magistrates’ Court to Crown Court and appellate proceedings. George is known for his … Read more

Adela is a highly dedicated paralegal at McArthur Solicitors, specialising in criminal defence. With a master’s degree in law and currently preparing for the SQE, Adela has spent 3 years honing her expertise in criminal law. She has built a reputation for supporting solicitors on high-profile, high-stakes cases, particularly those involving serious criminal offences in … Read more

Eva is an experienced law graduate and a key member of the criminal defence team at McArthur Solicitors. She is known for her professional and approachable manner as well as her ability to support clients through complex and high-pressure legal proceedings. She is experienced in working directly with clients involved in criminal investigations and court … Read more

Laurie has over two decades of investigation experience. He is proud to have been integral in hundreds of cases where his work has enabled those he is working with to avoid criminal records. Laurie has managed investigations for low-level offences right through the most serious and high profile of cases. As a seasoned professional, he … Read more

Lauren’s primary responsibility is overseeing daily operations within the firm. She is vital to the smooth running of McArthur Solicitors, having outstanding communications and organisation skills.

Simon is a Crown Court Litigator with over a decade of experience preparing and conducting complex Crown Court cases. Working closely with the firm’s Managing Director, he has handled a wide range of serious matters, including fraud, homicide, serious sexual offences, drug conspiracies, money laundering, and major public order cases. His in-depth knowledge of Crown … Read more