Catherine McCarthy
Clarke Kiernan LLP SolicitorsClarke Kiernan LLP Solicitors' practice is noted for its strength in fraud, extradition, and prison-related matters, in addition to its vast knowledge of human rights law. Praised by clients for his ‘fine analytical mind and attention to detail’, Daniel Bonich leads the firm’s crime, fraud and regulatory team with his expertise in people trafficking and people smuggling cases. Catherine McCarthy heads the general crime and prison law practice, often representing professionals such as doctors, teachers and lawyers, as well as vulnerable clients with special needs. Dennis Clarke is adept at handling the full range of white-collar crime cases, with a strong focus on issues related to criminal procedure.
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Testimonials
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‘The criminal team operate at a much higher level than almost any other criminal firm I have encountered. The lawyers are of a higher standard, their recruitment is very effective, and their conduct of criminal litigation is on a different plane to most firms.’
‘Catherine McCarthy is immensely experienced, enormously hard-working, and thinking two or three steps ahead of the prosecution team. In 28 years of working for this firm, I have never been caught out in court by something that should have been done but that wasn't.’
‘Daniel Bonich is a passionate and proactive solicitor who is always ready to roll up his sleeves and get stuck in to a case.’
‘Clarke Kiernan has an extremely high reputation as a criminal defence firm. They are known for going the extra mile for their clients. They are careful with their choice of counsel to instruct. Many would consider them the go-to firm to instruct with any serious criminal problem.’
‘Dennis Clarke is held in the highest esteem. He has always been unafraid to rise to the challenge of taking new points of law. Daniel Bonich is hugely experienced as a criminal defence solicitor. He is extremely quick to see the key points of the case and to act appropriately.’
‘Clarke Kiernan is a great all around firm due to its staff. They are exceptionally thorough in providing the clients with the best materials, evidence and collateral contacts. As an expert witness consultant psychiatrist, it really helps me create reports which are as thorough as possible.’
‘Clarke Kieran is a very well established firm that has not rested on its laurels or past reputation. They have recruited young, bright, hardworking and dedicated solicitors to drive the firm forward.’
‘Daniel Bonich is a very experienced and very impressive litigator. He has a fine analytical mind and attention to detail.’
Key clients
- Police Federation
- National Education Union
- Unison
- Police Federation of Wales
Work highlights
- Acting in the Proceeds of Crime Act proceedings for a man charged as part of the largest VAT fraud ever prosecuted by West Midlands Police with the underlying criminal case dates back as far as 2012.
- Represented a man accused of operating as ‘the Deliveroo or Amazon of the drug trafficking world’ and also accused of money laundering the proceeds of that offence.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Daniel Bonich
Clarke Kiernan LLP SolicitorsPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Daniel Bonich, Catherine McCarthy