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43 Years
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Trusted Criminal Law Solicitors in Liverpool & London
Established in 1983, we are one of the largest specialist litigation practices in Merseyside with over 35 years of national experience in criminal law. Our team of legal professionals has built an enviable portfolio of high-profile cases, earning recognition as 'One of the Best Law Firms 2019' by The Times and Statista. We provide uncomplicated, value-driven legal services to an international client base, maintaining a strong reputation for strategic expertise in criminal defence, business litigation, and complex financial crime cases. Our 24/7 police station representation and dedicated crown court advocacy unit ensure comprehensive support throughout all legal proceedings. Services
Criminal Law
Business Litigation
Fraud Defence
Crown Court Representation
Serious Fraud Investigations
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of specialist criminal law experience with a national reputation
- Our team includes Higher Court Advocates for complete case representation
- 24/7 police station availability across the UK since 1983
- Recognised by The Times as leading experts in serious fraud investigations
- Dedicated crown court team handling complex cases since 1983
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- The Times & Statista Best Law Firms 2019
What people say
24/7 police station availability
Expert crown court representation
Specialist fraud defence
Encrochat case expertise
35+ years experience
Services
Criminal Law
Specialist criminal law representation covering police station advocacy, magistrates' court proceedings, and crown court trials. Our experienced solicitors provide strategic defence for cases ranging from minor offences to serious charges like murder and conspiracy. Clients benefit from continuous support from investigation through to court resolution.
Business Litigation
Comprehensive business litigation services addressing financial crime, fraud investigations, and regulatory compliance. Our team handles complex cases involving mortgage fraud, tax evasion, and serious fraud office investigations with both private and legal aid funding options available across major UK cities.
Crown Court Representation
Dedicated crown court advocacy unit with expertise in serious criminal charges including drugs conspiracies, grievous bodily harm, and sexual offences. Our solicitors provide thorough preparation and representation, maintaining a strong track record in high-stakes legal proceedings since 1983.
Serious Fraud Investigations
Specialist defence against serious fraud allegations from the Serious Fraud Office and HMRC. Our experienced team handles complex financial crime cases including money laundering, bribery, and proceeds of crime act applications with a proven track record in high-profile prosecutions.
Encrochat Legal Defence
Expert legal representation for Encrochat device-related cases following the 2020 network breach. Our solicitors specialise in challenging admissibility of encrypted communications evidence and defending clients facing charges arising from intercepted digital data in criminal proceedings.
People
Paolo Martini
Director
Recognised expert in sexual risk orders and encrochat cases with extensive crown court experience. Provides strategic defence in complex criminal proceedings since 1983.
Kate Williams
Chief Executive
Overseeing firm operations with 30+ years of legal practice experience. Ensures delivery of quality legal services across all practice areas while maintaining strategic business direction.
Eric Williams
Director
Senior legal practitioner specialising in serious fraud investigations and business litigation. Provides expert guidance on complex financial crime cases since firm establishment in 1983.
Jonathan McIlveen
Director
Specialist in crown court proceedings with focus on murder, grievous bodily harm, and serious drugs conspiracies. Leads high-profile cases with proven track record of successful defences.
Martin Saxon
Consultant Solicitor
Experienced legal advisor providing strategic counsel on complex criminal cases. Specialises in appellate work and challenging evidence admissibility in serious prosecution matters.
Questions
What areas of law does Cobleys Solicitors Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in criminal law, business litigation, serious fraud investigations, and encrochat-related legal defence with crown court expertise since 1983.
Are your services available outside regular office hours?
Yes, our police station representation operates 24/7 across the UK for immediate legal assistance during investigations.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our solicitors have over 35 years' combined experience handling complex criminal cases, including high-profile crown court trials and serious fraud investigations.
Do you handle cases involving encrypted communications?
Yes, we specialise in encrochat-related legal defence following the 2020 network breach, challenging evidence admissibility in criminal proceedings.
What locations do you serve from?
We operate from Liverpool headquarters and London office, providing nationwide legal representation across all UK jurisdictions.
Reviews (6)
Private Private
Sep 13, 2021
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If you need porfessionalism, care, efficiency with good ethics.... then this is the team for you. Because that's what they showed me when I was concerned about the Japenese KnotWeed. Their ethics are that high that they didn't even ask me to write them a review but my own sincere thoughts. Thank you for your valuable time.
Dawn O'Driscoll
Jan 20, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Keith recently helped me with a data breach incident and the whole process was very stress free. The data was removed very quickly and I was kept updated at all times. I was given good advise leading to a successful outcome. Highly recommend.
Keith recently helped me with a data breach incident and the whole process was very stress free. The data was removed very quickly and I was kept updated at all times. I was given good advise leading to a successful outcome. Highly recommend.
Rachel Smith
Dec 30, 2020
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Thank you so much for dealing with my claim. The team were professional and competent and I was updated every step of the way in relation to my claim. I would highly recommend Cobleys.
Andy Stocko
Sep 20, 2020
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Used this solicitors for all kinds of scrapes in the past. Thankfully I'm here to tell everyone that so they must be good :)
CarlRC Inlooker
Aug 03, 2020
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Useless. 0% communication. Eventually informed Barrister reviewing case. Then received letter explaing why case would not be worth pursuing. The reason it could not be pursued was because the information provided by Cobleys solicitors was completely incorrect. Astonishing from a solicitor. How can anyone have an assessment on incorrect information. Do not waste your time. Have to add, I also had Ellie. Waste of time and cost me my case. Do not touch with a barge poll.want to review me Cobleys? I will post everything and let public decide.
Steven Kelly
Aug 21, 2019
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Poor service given an apprentice elle to deal with case, error after error, B.en a solicitor supposed to be watching over her seems to be to busy to cover his own work let alone mentor a work colleague
