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ABR Solicitors Offices
ST HUGH'S HOUSE, TRINITY ROAD
BOOTLE
LIVERPOOL
L20 3QQ
England
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ABR Solicitors > The Legal 500 Rankings
Crime, fraud and licensing > Crime: general crime and fraud Tier 4
Crime, fraud and licensing > General crime and fraud Tier 1
ABR Solicitors covers the full range of fraud, criminal and regulatory matters, and services a national client base from its network of offices throughout England. The group provides representation from police station to appeal court, and is praised for its ‘strength in depth.’ Team lead and managing partner Rob Rode covers business and general crime, and has key strength in fraud. James McAulay specialises in mental health issues, with further expertise in indecent images and sexual allegations. Andrew Stewardson handles POCA and regulatory matters.Practice head(s):
Rob Rode
Other key lawyers:
Anna Moran; James McAulay; Andrew Stewardson
Testimonials
‘The team has strength in depth. From the partners through to the senior associates through to the newer associates stands this firm head and shoulders above others in its class. They have a unique attitude to bringing in and training young lawyers.’
‘Rob Rode – hard to find words to explain his prowess in this field. Always in all the big cases for good reason. Thoroughly respected by all his colleagues. Clients respect his honesty, and he always provides sound advice.’
‘James McAulay is a mental health expert who has now found a national niche dealing with sex offence cases. He teaches the National Crime Agency and lectures to other forces on this topic. He is well respected by police and prosecution alike. ’
‘Led by Rob Rode, ABR have a strong reputation in Leeds and beyond.’
‘Rob is a strong personality who brings his exceptional skill to each case.’
‘Rob Rode is an excellent leader of this team.’
‘Andy Stewardson knows confiscation law very well.’
ABR Solicitors > Firm Profile
The firm: ABR solicitors is a niche fraud, crime, regulatory and prison law practice with its head and back office in Leeds. It also has offices in Nottingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Newcastle, Leicester and London . ABR is committed to operating in a digitalised court process.
The firm believes in ensuring that people and companies are properly represented in their case, and that every case is different. To do so it always fully assesses and challenges evidence.
ABR is committed to fighting for all its clients, both publicly and privately funded.
The firm is available 24/7, acting throughout with: personality; intellectual ability; honesty and integrity; and professionalism.
ABR provides ‘the best form of defence‘.
The firm and the partners have received national and international awards for their work and recognition:
- International Advisory Experts Awards 2021 –Criminal defence firm of year –UK
- Global 100-2021-Best Criminal Defence Practice and Fraud Law firm- UK
- Global Law Experts 2021-White Collar Crime and Criminal Defence Law firm of year-UK
- Corporate America Today awards 2021-Criminal Defence Practice of year –UK
- Worldwide Financial Advisor Awards 2021-Criminal Defence Law firm of year-UK
- Global Business Insight Awards 2021-Specialist Criminal Defence solicitor of Year-UK
- Lawyers Worldwide Awards (5 star awards) 2021-Criminal Defence firm of the Year- UK
- Lawyer International Awards 2021-Criminal Defence Practice of Year-UK
- Corporate Intl Global Awards 2021-Criminal Defence Law firm of year-UK
- ACQ5 Global Awards 2021-Fraud Law firm of year-UK
- SME News Legal Awards 2021-Best Criminal Justice Practice-Yorkshire
- Finance Monthly Awards 2021-Criminal Defence Lawyer of Year-UK
Types of work undertaken: ABR Solicitors provides the full range of fraud, crime and regulatory services, advising and representing clients throughout investigations and proceedings conducted by the Serious Fraud Office, Crown Prosecution Service, Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs, Financial Conduct Authority, National Crime Agency, Health & Safety Executive, trading standards, Fire Protection and Environment Agency and other regulatory agencies. It represents individuals and companies in the UK and abroad facing investigation/prosecution under the Bribery Act or multijurisdictional legislation including FCPA.
It also represents professions including doctors, dentists, teachers, nurses, solicitors and other professionals in respect of disciplinary proceedings.
The firm undertakes all restraint order and confiscation work and has two of the leading practitioners in the country Andrew Stewardson and Rob Rode undertaking that work.
ABR advises companies to ensure their procedures are compliant.
The firm has one of the leading sexual offences practitioners, James McAulay,(IIOC/CSAM , historic and present offences and abuse allegations) leading the sexual offences team.
Jo Davidson leads the prison law team.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managing partner | Rob Rode | ||
| Partners | Tony Murphy | ||
| Partners | Andrew Stewardson | ||
| Partners | James McAulay | ||
| Partners | Anna Moran |
Staff Figures
Number of UK partners : 5 Number of other UK fee-earners : 21- Crime, fraud and licensing > General crime and fraud