BCL Solicitors LLP

We are experts in criminal law and are consistently top-ranked by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500. We act for a diverse portfolio of clients including companies, individuals, and public bodies.

We are one of the largest and most experienced corporate and financial crime defence teams in the UK, and our partners have been instructed in most of the significant investigations conducted by the SFO, NCA, HMRC, the FCA and the CMA.

We have a highly experienced team advising on the increasing regulatory risk faced by organisations and individuals, acting in investigations, enforcement action and prosecutions involving corporate manslaughter, health and safety, fire safety, and environmental protection.

BCL is also a market leader in serious and general crime matters representing high profile/high net worth individuals on issues ranging from road traffic offences to homicide and everything in between.

We have a wealth of experience representing sports professionals and individuals connected with sport, from the commencement of an investigation through to the conclusion of the criminal and regulatory proceedings. We also advise witnesses affiliated with sport concerning their engagement with the police and other parties, as well as the obligations placed on an individual or club following requests for documentation.

We have valued connections with a wide range of clubs, agents, associations, governing bodies and reputable lawyers from other disciplines.