Our dedicated team of experts led by Hilary Doherty specialise in defending sexual allegations. They have an outstanding track record and bring considerable skill experience and commitment to every case they work on.

We represent clients accused of the most serious and complex sexual offences including:

  • Rape and sexual/indecent assault
  • Historic sexual allegations
  • Sexual allegations relating to children
  • Making/possession of indecent images
  • Possessing extreme images
  • Publication of private images/movies
  • Removal from the Sex Offenders Register
  • Sexual Risk Orders (SROs)
  • Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPOs)

We provide an expert service that we deliver with discretion and sensitivity combined with a forthright and determined approach to make sure we get the best results for our clients.

We take a systematic approach to the evidence, challenging it at every stage and helping to build a strong defence to protect you from the allegations you face. Whatever stage your case may have reached, we can take charge of the detail from the minute we are instructed and help to relieve the pressure that you are under. We will work from day one to challenge the case against you. 

Our team will build and maintain close contact with the officer leading the investigation and take a proactive approach so that the police are clear, from the moment that we get involved, that your side of the story is important too. If you are facing court proceedings, we will scrutinise every aspect of the allegations line-by-line, word-by-word and defend you at every stage.

We understand that your loved ones will be going through this harrowing ordeal with you. At every stage, we can help to ease the pressure on you and those around you. We can help to explain the situation to them and help them to understand the truth beyond the allegations. We can help to show them the calm that is still possible beyond the crisis. We will reassure you throughout and help you and your family stay positive.

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