Metcalfe, Copeman & Pettefar has a widely respected criminal and prison law practice that is ‘well-equipped to deal with cases of the utmost gravity and complexity’. Alison Muir is ‘a force of nature, remaining in absolute control of every brief’. She leads the practice from King’s Lynn along with joint heads of police station investigations Nigel Taylor and Lisa Cross, and Wisbech-based head of prison law Julie Massen.
Testimonials
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‘This firm has a very hands-on approach to their cases. They are proactive in managing cases - they care about their clients and provide an excellent service.’
‘MCP have always been adept at managing a busy and wide-ranging criminal practice, with an excellent team of solicitors headed by Alison Muir, but also backed with experienced and capable paralegals and support staff.’
Work highlights
- Representing a client of previous good character charged with possession of a stun gun, an item the client had purchased while on holiday in Bulgaria.
- Representing a group of young defendants all charged with violent disorder, where a pre-arranged 'one on one' fight escalated into large-scale violence at a local leisure centre.