Head of Serious & General Crime at Hickman & Rose, Jenny Wiltshire is an expert criminal defence solicitor with deep knowledge and long experience of police investigations into major crimes and the complex trials to which they can lead. She is recognised as one of the UK’s leading lawyers in her practice areas and has enjoyed a long run of success representing clients facing some of the gravest criminal charges, including murder, manslaughter and serious sexual assaults.

Much of Jenny’s work takes place early in a criminal allegation’s lifetime. She has often achieved positive results for her clients long before the charge stage. This has caused her to be much in demand by high-profile clients seeking a swift and discreet resolution to what, if made public, would be highly damaging allegations. She frequently acts for professionals caught up in the criminal justice system – including doctors, bankers, teachers, lawyers and politicians.

Jenny is one of the country’s foremost legal experts on sexual assaults (both historic and current) and also so-called ‘baby shaking’ cases – an area of law in which she broke new ground. She has successfully represented numerous high-profile and professional individuals in respect of sexual assault allegations as well as many bereaved parents and members of health services accused of harming children and babies.

The key to Jenny’s success is her ability to unravel complex medical and forensic evidence. She also benefits from an ability to listen and get the best out of her clients. Her case organisation skills and her attention to detail often unearths disclosure that is case breaking.

Jenny was Vice President of the London Criminal Courts Solicitors Association between 2015 and 2017 and Secretary between 2014 and 2015. She is a founding member of Women in Criminal Law.