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Mishcon de Reya LLP

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Mishcon de Reya LLP‘s crime practice is heavily involved in extradition cases, pre-charge advice, and criminal work related to corporate and commercial matters. Ben Brandon leads the team and is described as ’knowledgeable and utterly competent‘ by clients, while Johanna Walsh is defined as an 'excellent lawyer'. Associate Nick Dent joined the team in May 2022 from Kingsley Napley LLP.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Nick Dent is one of the finest criminal solicitors in practice. His eye for detail is frightening. As a result of that, his commitment to his clients and his knowledge of the law, he is rightly regarded as one of the very best.’
  • ‘Ben Brandon is a barrister and solicitor at the top of his game. Knowledgeable and utterly competent; good on paper and clear in his correspondence and oral advice.’
  • ‘Johanna Walsh is an excellent lawyer and Nick Dent is a stand-out at pre-partner level.’
  • ‘The private client criminal team is world-class.’
  • ‘Mishcon de Reya's crime team is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with. They are formidable in representing their clients right from the start of an investigation through to trial, combining an excellent knowledge of the law with astute tactical advice.’
  • ‘Ben Brandon is particularly impressive. He brings with him his extensive experience at the Bar, such that his clients are effectively getting access to silk-level advice from the outset.’
  • ‘Nick Dent is a fantastic lawyer who inspires confidence with his excellent manner with the prosecution team and with clients, and who has long experience and deep legal knowledge and skills. I would recommend him without reservation.’
  • ‘Mishcon de Reya is one of the few firms which can cover the full range of criminal, civil, and international work. It has real depth of talent and is a fantastically resourced firm.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ben Brandon

Other key lawyers

Nick Dent, Johanna Walsh