A criminal investigation or prosecution is one of the most serious challenges any individual or organisation can face. The stakes — personal liberty, reputation and livelihood — demand the very highest standard of legal representation. At Steelyn Legal, we provide exactly that: expert, discreet and tenacious criminal defence from the moment you are contacted by investigators.
If you are arrested or invited for a voluntary interview under caution, you have the right to legal representation — and exercising that right is critical. What you say (or do not say) at the earliest stage of an investigation can have a profound impact on the outcome of any subsequent prosecution.
Our criminal litigation team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We attend police stations at short notice, advise clients before and during interviews and ensure that their rights are protected from the very first moment of contact with law enforcement.
Never attend a police interview — whether voluntary or under arrest — without first speaking to a solicitor. Steelyn Legal is available around the clock for urgent criminal matters.
We represent defendants facing trial in the Crown Court across a wide range of serious criminal offences. Our solicitors work closely with leading barristers to build the strongest possible defence — scrutinising the prosecution case, identifying weaknesses in the evidence and presenting your case compellingly to judge and jury.
Investigations by the Serious Fraud Office, the Financial Conduct Authority and HMRC are among the most complex and potentially damaging criminal matters a business or individual can face. They are frequently long-running, resource-intensive and conducted with significant coercive powers.
We advise clients from the moment they receive a notice of investigation — managing disclosure obligations, preparing witness statements, challenging the lawfulness of compelled production orders and representing clients at interviews conducted under statutory compulsion.
A conviction is not always the end of the road. Where there are grounds — whether based on errors of law, fresh evidence or procedural irregularity — we advise on and pursue appeals to the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) and, where appropriate, the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
Organisations facing criminal investigation require a different approach to individual defendants — one that takes into account regulatory obligations, the interests of multiple stakeholders and the need to maintain business continuity throughout proceedings.
We advise corporates on their rights and obligations during criminal investigations, manage the relationship with prosecutors and regulators, and represent companies and their directors at every stage of the criminal process — including deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) negotiations with the SFO.