Joseph Kotrie-Monson
Mary Monson SolicitorsExperienced in criminal and fraud cases of national importance, Salford’s Mary Monson Solicitors specialise in serious and high-profile criminal defence cases, including serious homicide issues, and significant fraud and financial crime business investigations. The group is well-known for representing professionals under threat of reputational damages, members of the medical sector facing criminal allegations, and for acting in sensitive cases, such as death or serious harm matters, people trafficking cases, and alleged rape claims. Kellie Dent, who is ‘a strong, clear-thinking solicitor’, the ’supremely clever and gifted’ Liam Kotrie and the ‘charming and strategically brilliant’ Joseph Kotrie-Monson jointly lead the group. Other key members of the team are the ’super smooth and pragmatic’ Alex Chowdhury, and Nick Ives, who is ‘a thinking solicitor who always gives a Rolls Royce service’.
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'Highly experienced team that will fight to the ends of the earth for their clients.'
‘Sara Longden is an outstanding solicitor with a fierce intellect and impressive work ethic. She exudes calm confidence and expertly dissects the evidence in her cases to give her clients accurate advice on how best to advance their cases. Her attention to detail is first rate and her dedication to client care very impressive.'
- 'Joseph Kotrie-Monson is assured and personable. He immediately puts others at ease and gains their respect. His considerable experience in complex criminal litigation is an invaluable asset to his clients and colleagues.’
‘Joseph Kotrie-Monson - creative, doggedly determined, tenacious. He really cares about his clients and will not give up.’
‘Of particular note is Kellie Dent. She is extraordinary. She is passionate about defending her clients interests and will always go the extra mile. Her case preparation is second to none, but crucially - and the feature that distinguishes her - is her tactical acumen. She can see right through the heart of a case and is clear sighted in her strategy.’
‘Liam Kotrie is a dedicated defender who takes his role very seriously, he is highly principled and works extremely hard to ensure that the clients he represents are as well prepared as they can be for their day in court.’
‘Joseph Kotrie-Monson - charming and strategically brilliant; Liam Kotrie - supremely clever and gifted; Kellie Dent - a strong, clear-thinking solicitor; Alex Chowdhury - super smooth and pragmatic; Nick Ives - a thinking solicitor who always gives a Rolls Royce service.’
'Mary Monson Solicitors are one of the best firms involved with criminal defence work. They have a depth of really talented and caring lawyers who put their clients first and continue to achieve outstanding results for them.'
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Kellie Dent, Liam Kotrie, Joseph Kotrie-Monson