Crime
Heath has a specialist practice defending complex criminal cases involving organised crime, complex financial crime, money laundering and regulatory offending. He is ranked in both Chambers UK Guide and The Legal 500.
“Heath is excellent. He has a very calming influence with clients and is a very persuasive advocate in front of juries. He is always on top of the details of any case.”
(Chambers UK Guide)
“Heath Edwards is a key name for handling complex multi-handed drug trafficking and money laundering work”.
(The Legal 500)
Heath is regularly instructed to defend clients accused of conspiring to commit serious criminal offences including drugs trafficking, fraud, money laundering and violence.
His expertise includes advising on and conducting applications for the restraint, freezing and forfeiture of assets said to be the proceeds of crime. He is recognised amongst clients and colleagues for paying forensic attention to detail and for ferociously pursuing his clients' case.
Heath is also a Category 4 prosecutor and member of the RASSO (Serious Sexual Offences) panel. He is regularly instructed by the police to advise pre-charge on investigative matters involving complex warrant applications (Operation Mustang), Legal Professional Privilege and high value asset forfeiture (Operation Chard).