Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation Nationwide
Reeds Solicitors LLP is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary law firm with over two decades of experience providing legal services nationwide across England and Wales. Established with a commitment to excellence, our firm has consistently been recognised in the Legal 500 as a Top Tier Criminal Defence practice, reflecting our deep expertise and dedication to client care. Our team comprises highly skilled solicitors, paralegals, and barristers selected for their legal acumen and unwavering commitment to achieving optimal outcomes. We prioritise teamwork, continuous training through our Reeds Academy, and a client-centric approach that ensures every case receives meticulous attention. With 22 offices, we combine local accessibility with national reach, maintaining rigorous standards of professionalism and empathy.Our reputation for straightforward, honest advice is built on a foundation of trust, transparency, and a relentless focus on client needs. We foster a supportive workplace culture that values diversity and staff well-being, ensuring our team delivers consistent, high-quality service. Our proven track record in complex legal matters, from criminal defence to family law, underscores our position as a trusted leader in the legal sector. We are committed to evolving with our clients' needs while upholding the highest ethical standards and community responsibility. This enduring dedication to excellence and client satisfaction has made us a first-choice firm for individuals and organisations seeking reliable legal representation.
Services
Criminal Defence
Family Law
Prison Law
Mental Health Law
Court of Protection
Motoring Offences
Private Prosecution
Housing Possession
Human Rights Claims
Parole Board Representation
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in complex legal cases nationwide.
- Our team includes Legal 500-ranked specialists in criminal and family law.
- We provide 24/7 client support with transparent, jargon-free communication.
- Our multi-office network ensures local accessibility with national expertise.
- We guarantee consistent service quality through rigorous internal training.
Associations and certifications
- Legal 500
What people say
Compassionate, caring, professional
Expertise and experience
Kept informed throughout
Achieved desired outcomes
Highly recommended
Services
Criminal Defence
Our criminal defence team represents clients facing serious allegations, from minor offences to high-profile trials. With Legal 500-ranked solicitors and advocates, we provide strategic defence planning, police station representation, and court advocacy. Our specialists handle complex cases involving fraud, GBH, sexual offences, and cybercrime, ensuring rigorous protection of clients' rights while maintaining clear communication throughout proceedings.
Family Law
We specialise in all aspects of family law including child arrangements, divorce settlements, and domestic abuse cases. Our solicitors provide sensitive guidance on custody disputes, financial agreements, and emergency protection orders. With a focus on minimising conflict, we prioritise children's welfare while advocating for fair outcomes in both routine and complex family law matters.
Prison Law
Our prison law specialists handle parole hearings, licence recalls, and prison adjudications with particular expertise in IPP sentence termination. We provide representation for prisoners facing segregation, healthcare issues, or transfer disputes, maintaining regular client communication and detailed case preparation to secure releases and protect inmates' rights throughout the UK prison system.
Mental Health Law
We represent clients in mental health tribunals and hospital managers' hearings, specialising in section 117 aftercare and unlawful detention claims. Our solicitors work closely with medical professionals to challenge inappropriate detentions while ensuring clients receive proper care, combining legal expertise with compassionate advocacy for vulnerable individuals.
Court of Protection
Our team handles health and welfare deputyship appointments, financial management for incapacitated individuals, and contentious Court of Protection disputes. We specialise in complex cases involving life-changing decisions, providing clear guidance to families and professionals while maintaining strict adherence to clients' best interests in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act.
People
Damian Wall
Senior Criminal Defence Solicitor
Damian Wall is a highly experienced criminal defence solicitor known for handling complex cases involving new legislation. He combines deep legal knowledge with empathetic client communication, consistently achieving favourable outcomes through meticulous case preparation and strategic barrister selection.
Clare Galo
Family Law Solicitor
Clare Galo specialises in urgent family law matters, delivering clear legal guidance during court proceedings. With expertise in child arrangements and domestic abuse cases, she is praised for her thorough preparation, courtroom effectiveness, and ability to explain complex processes in accessible terms.
Lucy Wandrum
Prison Law Specialist
Lucy Wandrum has over 15 years' experience in prison law, focusing on parole board representation and recall hearings. Recognised for her dedication to clients' rehabilitation, she maintains regular communication with prisoners and families, successfully securing releases through detailed case presentations at oral hearings.
Max Riley-Gould
Criminal Defence Advocate
Max Riley-Gould is an accomplished criminal defence solicitor-advocate with a strong track record in contested trials. Known for empathetic client support during stressful periods, he specialises in challenging evidence inconsistencies and securing acquittals in complex prosecution cases across multiple UK courts.
Waqar Ali
Legal Director
Waqar Ali leads serious crime cases with particular expertise in fraud and regulatory law. His strategic approach combines early case assessment with detailed evidence analysis, consistently delivering successful outcomes for clients facing financial investigations or business-related legal challenges.
Questions
What areas of law does Reeds Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in criminal defence, family law, prison law, mental health law, and Court of Protection matters, with additional expertise in motoring offences, private prosecutions, and housing possession cases.
How does Reeds Solicitors ensure quality legal representation?
Our Legal 500-ranked solicitors undergo continuous training at our Reeds Academy, work collaboratively across 22 offices, and maintain rigorous case management standards to ensure consistent, high-quality legal services.
Can I get emergency legal assistance from Reeds?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, our offices provide urgent case assessments during business hours and maintain out-of-hours contact for time-sensitive legal matters.
How does Reeds Solicitors handle client communication?
We prioritise clear, jargon-free communication through regular updates, accessible solicitor contact, and straightforward explanations of legal processes and potential outcomes for all case types.
What makes Reeds different from other law firms?
Our combination of Legal 500-recognised specialists, nationwide office network, and client-focused approach with transparent pricing sets us apart in delivering consistent legal excellence.
Reviews (4)
Papa Amanor
Dec 15, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Gayna at Reeds was very responsive and such a great professional. She was very careful to work with me throughout till my case became successful. I will recommend Reeds to anyone based on Gaynas good work ethics. God richly bless her!!
Gayna at Reeds was very responsive and such a great professional. She was very careful to work with me throughout till my case became successful. I will recommend Reeds to anyone based on Gaynas good work ethics. God richly bless her!!
Mani Kaur
Dec 15, 2021
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Reeds are truly impressive! I highly recommend Mr Stuart Matthews
He is highly professional, valuable and extraordinarily understanding. were always able to email for updates or to ask questions if needed and communication was excellent. I would like to recommend Reeds to anyone who is looking for a solicitor Mr Matthews is the best.
He is highly professional, valuable and extraordinarily understanding. were always able to email for updates or to ask questions if needed and communication was excellent. I would like to recommend Reeds to anyone who is looking for a solicitor Mr Matthews is the best.
Donna Evans
Oct 25, 2021
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I highly recommend Nathan Seymour Hyde
He helped out a family member regarding a fare Evasion accusation he was so professional from start to finish.
He helped out a family member regarding a fare Evasion accusation he was so professional from start to finish.
J. Davies
Sep 26, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Very impressed. I received help on an HMO licensing matter from Stuart Matthews. I was called back the same day, and found him very clear about the areas of his expertise, and how he could help. His advice was straightforward and easy to understand. I would definitely use them again.
Very impressed. I received help on an HMO licensing matter from Stuart Matthews. I was called back the same day, and found him very clear about the areas of his expertise, and how he could help. His advice was straightforward and easy to understand. I would definitely use them again.
