Jerman Samuels & Pearson LLP

The newest of the firm’s directors having originally started her training with the firm. Carly was appointed Higher Court Advocate (Crime) in 2014 and now regularly appears in both the Magistrates and Crown Court dealing with all aspects of criminal law. Carly is also our Deputy Crown Court Manager. Carly specialises in complex and serious crime.  She regularly leads in cases of murder, serious sexual offences and drugs supply cases. Duty Solicitor for the Magistrates’ Court and Police Station Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme. “Carly Denniss   – the real star of the team. Quick legal mind. Bottomless enthusiasm. In a recent case where a man with mental health difficulties killed a child and ran over several others she demonstrated calm under intense media exposure. She got on with the legal work. She adapted client conferences to Covid restrictions superbly. She is the definition of “can do” “- Legal 500

A director of the firm Ian heads the Crown Court department of the firm and has been with the firm since the beginning. Having been appointed a Higher Court Advocate (Crime) in 2007 he regularly appears in the Crown Court conducting serious cases across the spectrum and in particular offences of violence. Noted for his work in serious and complex crime, he regularly leads in cases including; major drug supply conspiracies, murder, sexual offences and trafficking and organised crime cases. Duty Solicitor for the Magistrates Court and Police Station Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme Member of Solicitors Association of Higher Court Advocates Specialist in all aspects of criminal and road traffic law Ranked in the Legal 500 Guide as a “Recommended Lawyer” ‘Ian Clift is a dedicated and canny lawyer. He is tactically astute and gets the big decisions right, from arrest and interview, right the way throughout the life of a case.’ – Legal 500

A  founding director of the  firm set up to deal with exclusively criminal defence work. Has a wealth of experience in all areas of criminal law having been in charge of the criminal department at his former firm. Over the last 20 years has built up a strong own client base. Has been involved in highly complex murder, fraud and serious violence cases. He is well respected amongst the legal profession and has a good relationship with senior counsel especially at Counsels’ chambers used by the firm. Noted for his attention to detail and preparation especially in complicated cases or those requiring a  systematic approach and appears daily in the Magistrates Court. Specialist in all aspects of criminal and road traffic law, appearing at the police station, Magistrates’ Court and the Crown Court Duty solicitor at the Magistrates’ Court Police Station Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme Noted for serious and complex crime Ranked in the Legal 500 Guide as a “Recommended Lawyer”

Simon is one of the founder directors of the firm when a firm devoted exclusively to criminal defence work was set up. He is an extremely experienced Magistrates’ Court advocate appearing daily in Court over the last 20 years. A specialist in all aspects of criminal law  and undertakes work at the Police Station, Magistrates Court and the Crown Court. Simon’s work is mainly based on his vast number of existing clients or new clients based on recommendation. Particularly noted for his tenacity and fighting to get the best result for clients He is currently defending in cases of high value fraud and organised major drug conspiracies. and other such serious cases. He has also been involved in a number of high profile cases in Essex and throughout the UK, including, Government Contractor Fraud and Football Violence, murder, manslaughter and allegations involving firearms. He is noted for his common sense approach and resolving issues in a common sense manner. Qualified Duty Solicitor at the Magistrates Court and Police Station Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme. Noted for serious and complex crime Ranked in the Legal 500 Guide as a “Recommended Lawyer” ‘Simon Samuels has a wonderful manner with clients which puts them very much at ease. He is able to distil quickly and effectively the important issues in a case, and to explain them clearly and simply.’ – Legal 500