Jemma Michaelson, promoted to team lead in August 2023, heads the general crime practice at Reeds Solicitors. Mark Abbott, 'a robust and dedicated practitioner with a lot of integrity’, is often engaged by clients in large police investigations regarding conspiracy to murder and supply drugs. Sundeep Soor, ‘a super star’, often assists on cases involving class A and class B drugs.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Reeds collaborate well with counsel and their people are appropriately motivated. A professional outfit. ’

  • 'Mark Abbott has no problem giving tough advice if he thinks it is in the client's best interests. He is a robust and dedicated practitioner with a lot of integrity.’

  • ‘Their crime and fraud work is exceptional, as are the lawyers working on them.’

  • ‘Reeds always present a formidable force. They have a strong leadership team who ensure that associates and paralegals take a client-focused and detailed approach to their cases.’

  • ‘Mark Abbott is a cool head who is always on hand to answer queries. He provides realistic advice to his clients and his cases are always immaculately prepared.'

  • ‘Reeds provide a first-rate, professional service for those facing allegations of serious criminality.'

  • ‘Mark Abbott's work ethic is second to none. He is able to get to grips with complex evidence quickly. He provides outstanding support to counsel in both dealing with clients and in navigating the evidence, and I would not hesitate to recommend him.’

  • ‘Sundeep Soor is a superstar, and is able to work with the client to prepare a pervasive case.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jemma Michaelson

Other key lawyers

Mark Abbott, Sundeep Soor