Specialising in criminal defence, family, children, domestic abuse, property, and wills and probate cases, Johnson Astills fields a ‘brilliant’ team headed by leading lawyers Helen Johnson and Michelle Harding, who often represent vulnerable defendants and collectively defend clients across a broad range of offences, included terrorist offences, violent and sexual crimes, including manslaughter and murder, drug and motoring offences, and fraud, among others.
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- 'This is a brilliant team of women who properly reflect the diverse culture of Leicestershire. The firm recruits on pure talent and will enable women with children and caring responsibilities to develop and thrive in a warm and inclusive working environment. Each of the solicitors within it are hugely talented and work tirelessly and professionally to get the right results. Client care is exceptional and it extends to ensuring that it provides detailed and thorough instructions to whichever advocate picks up the case. There is continuity of representation and real skill sets. This firm is stellar.'
- 'Helen Johnson should be a KC. She is a highly talented advocate who prepares her cases so thoroughly and professionally that her advocacy appears to be effortless. It is far from it. If you have Helen Johnson representing you, then you can be certain that every aspect of the case has been carefully and thoroughly researched. She has the confidence and respect of judges and opponents. Her tactical decisions are first rate. She is a calm and measured advocate and her speeches are thoughtful and concise. If I were in any difficulty she would be my first choice to represent me.'
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