JMW Solicitors LLP, whose ‘ability to resource a private prosecution and build a case is first rate’, has a full-service private prosecutions practice. The group has a workload which spans from multi-million-pound fraud claims to representing individual victims who have suffered violence or threats. Daniel Martin heads up the team, specialising in corporate and financial crime. Amy Shaffron is a ‘very experienced’ practitioner who is able to handle fraud, financial crime and bribery cases, among others. The group continues to grow with the addition of Lucy Reynolds from Boutique Law LLP and Sam Haldane from Birketts LLP, with the former focusing on defence and police misconduct work.
Testimonials
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‘Amy Shaffron was astute to all the difficulties in the case and its weaknesses. Her advice was outstanding. Once she had decided on the appropriate approach she was firm in her advice and stuck to it, notwithstanding some pressure. I was impressed.’
‘For private prosecutions, JMW Solicitors offers the whole package. The team at JMW work really closely with private investigators from day one in order to build the case for a private prosecution. Their ability to resource a private prosecution and build a case is first rate and I count them as one of the best in this field.’
‘Daniel Martin is excellent. Direct, effective and personable. He is who you want heading your private prosecution team.’
‘Amy Shaffron is very experienced and has excellent client rapport.'
‘They have huge experience, and enormous strength in depth. The team have the ability to cut through irrelevant issues, and go straight to the key matters in an investigation - which simplifies the whole position.’
'The overall organisation of the firm in terms of clear communication has always been excellent. The solicitors within JMW have always had a very strong grasp of the specific issues within any case and have been able to provide tactical advice of a very high level. The firm has been proactive in trying to resolve issues with the other parties in any proceedings in the most efficient way possible, and where it is clear the matter will have to be contested to trial their understanding of the case allows any areas of weakness to be addressed at an early stage.'
'Amy Shaffron is hugely experienced and an excellent lawyer and tactician.'
'Daniel Martin is tenacious in his efforts on behalf of clients. He is proactive in ensuring that all avenues of enquiry are carried out so that the client is put in the strongest position possible. He has a clear understanding of his client's needs and he is a very useful solicitor to have involved in a case from a tactical perspective.'
Work highlights
- Assisted an international government client with pursuing a cross-border criminal investigation and prosecution relating to communications offences targeting its directors and employees.
- Assisted a client with a complex investigation into a crypto-investment scheme resulting in a prosecution against a suspect who is abroad and subject to an arrest warrant.
- Acted for a corporate client concerning a previous employee's alleged harassment and malicious communications involving multiple victims.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Daniel Martin