Nicola Mitchard
Blackfords LLP
Blackfords LLP
Client SatisfactionRecognised as a 'hardworking firm that puts its clients at the heart of what they do', Blackfords LLP has a market-leading reputation handling white-collar and complex crime matters, where it has 'leaves no stone unturned' in its efforts to secure the best possible result for the client. Combining 'a mental dexterity in the law with an effortless ability to communicate with clients of all backgrounds', team head Philip Williams has been key to solidifying this reputation in the market, and as well as handling serious fraud cases, is also 'seemingly the professional client’s first choice of "brief"', including in the context of corporate manslaughter mandates. Nicola Mitchard also has 'a real ability to master the detail of complex fraud cases', work with which she combines with a more general crime practice, including on cases relating to drugs, murder and sexual offences. 'Utterly committed to getting the best result for his clients', Scott Bowen is also a 'very safe pair of hands', whose higher rights of audience provide an added layer of skill.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Highly experienced and highly professional and efficient. Pre-eminent team for white collar high worth financial criminal fraud.'
'A hardworking firm that puts its clients (lay and professional) at the heart of what they do.'
‘Blackfords stand out as a firm that always prepares their cases thoroughly. They have a great eye for detail and leave no stone unturned.'
‘Philip Williams has a wealth of experience in representing corporate clients and high net worth individuals. He is an assured choice who delivers excellent results for his clients.’
'Philip Williams combines a mental dexterity in the law with an effortless ability to communicate with clients of all backgrounds. He is seemingly the professional client’s first choice of ‘brief’. If a Company Director is under Investigation then their first telephone call should be to Philip Williams.'
‘Nicola Mitchard is a very experienced solicitor who prepares cases extremely well. She has a real ability to master the detail of complex fraud cases.'
‘Scott Bowen is a very safe pair of hands. It helps that he has higher rights because it makes him much more receptive to advice about what will and won't work in Court.'
‘Scott Bowen goes the extra mile for his clients. He is personable, hard-working and, most importantly, on the mark with legal advice.’
Work highlights
- Acted for an individual arrested and charged in relation to the activities of an organised crime group in Nottingham, involving allegations of conspiracy to supply cocaine on an industrial scale.
- Acting for an individual in relation to a major fraud investigation by HMRC concerning a recycling / plant hire business.
- Acted for professional footballer Jack Diamond who faced one charge of rape and one charge of sexual assault of a woman he had met on Tinder, and was acquitted of both charges.
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Philip Williams
Blackfords LLPPractice head
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Philip Williams