Rustem Guardian Solicitors, led by Timur Rustem, regularly engages in matters involving sexual assault, assault, and supply of drugs. The team has a large pool of talented associates. Katerina Tsibouklis, ‘devoted to the cause, tactically excellent and has a touch like no other’, and Natasha Green, ’commanding the respect of even very difficult clients’, both support the practice on matters involving murder and possession with the intent to supply illicit drugs.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They are extremely diligent and thorough. The firm are regularly instructed in the most serious cases and really care about their clients and case outcome. ’

  • ‘Rustem Guardian have real commitment to the welfare and outcome of each case and provide the high quality representation that is needed by those facing the most serious charges.’

  • ‘A firm with wide-ranging diverse lawyers, all of whom are cutting edge in their own ways, and bring individual experiences to bring about a greater collective ability. ’

  • ‘Katerina Tsibouklis is experienced and wise beyond her years. One of the most talented lawyers in the industry, and pound for pound will take down lawyers many years her senior. She is devoted to the cause, tactically excellent and has a touch like no other.’

  • ‘The Rustem Guardian team has gone from strength to strength, developing into a true market leader in the crime sector. The firm benefits from being able to provide legal advice in a variety of languages, including Albanian, Mandarin and Spanish.’

  • ‘The team is headed up by Timur Rustem as the senior partner, whose commercial approach means that they are instructed in the majority of news-making cases.

  • ‘This team is hard-working and client focussed. They combine a dogged, experienced approach with excellent client care and assistance to counsel. They regularly appear in the most serious cases across the criminal spectrum, most notably in high profile murder cases at the Old Bailey. ’

  • 'Natasha Green handles very serious cases with the poise and confidence of a professional many years her senior. Clients value her excellent tactical instincts and appreciation of detail. She commands the respect of even very difficult clients, and takes a hands-on approach that distinguishes her from other solicitors.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Timur Rustem

Other key lawyers

Katerina Tsibouklis, Natasha Green