Business Details
20 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Criminal Law Partner in London
Carters Solicitors is a progressive criminal law practice established in 2006, headquartered in Central London. Our founding partner, Natasha McDermott, brings two decades of experience from a top-tier criminal law firm, having represented clients in high-stakes cases including billion-pound frauds and murder trials. We provide 24/7 legal support, combining specialist expertise in criminal defence with a commitment to client care, evidenced by our Legal Aid Agency specialist quality mark. Our team includes experienced solicitors and legal consultants with diverse backgrounds in areas such as fraud, extradition, and human rights law. We maintain affiliations with the English Law Society and London Criminal Courts Solicitors Association, offering multilingual services in ten languages.Our track record includes landmark cases at the European Court of Human Rights and successful defences in complex fraud and terrorism-related matters. We also provide support in family law and immigration law upon request. Our management team ensures operational excellence, drawing on decades of legal sector experience. Client testimonials highlight our dedication, empathy, and ability to achieve favorable outcomes in challenging cases. We operate under the regulation of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA Number 441648).
Services
Criminal Defence
Serious Fraud
Extradition
Family Law
Inquest Representation
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 availability for urgent legal matters
- Our team includes solicitors with decades of criminal law experience
- We hold a Legal Aid Agency specialist quality mark in crime
- We provide multilingual support in ten languages
- Our lawyers have handled cases at the European Court of Human Rights
Associations and certifications
- Legal Aid Agency
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- The English Law Society
What people say
Excellent job
Amazing solicitor
Made me feel safe
Positive conclusion
Deep appreciation
Services
Criminal Defence
We provide specialist criminal defence services for all offence levels, from road traffic matters to murder trials. Our solicitors have extensive experience in serious fraud, drug conspiracies, and terrorism-related cases. We represent clients at police stations, magistrates' courts, and crown courts nationwide.
Serious Fraud
Our team handles complex fraud cases involving high-value transactions, corporate misconduct, and international dimensions. We defend clients in cases related to VAT fraud, money laundering, and POCA proceedings, leveraging our expertise in financial crime litigation.
Extradition
We specialise in extradition and transnational crime matters, including cases involving European Court of Human Rights proceedings. Our solicitors have successfully represented clients in complex international legal disputes and terrorism-related extradition hearings.
Family Law
We offer family law services focusing on high net-worth divorce cases and immigration-related family matters. Our approach combines legal expertise with sensitive handling of emotionally challenging situations, ensuring comprehensive client support.
Inquest Representation
Our solicitors provide specialist representation in inquest proceedings and courts martial. We assist clients in complex cases requiring detailed legal analysis and advocacy before coroners and military tribunals.
People
Natasha McDermott
Managing Partner
Criminal defence specialist with 21 years' experience, Higher Rights of Audience holder, and former President of West London Law Society. Recognised as a leading London solicitor for crime.
David Burrowes
Solicitor
Former Member of Parliament with over 25 years' criminal law experience, specialising in murder, sexual offences, and fraud cases. Advocate for criminal justice reform.
Andre Billington
Solicitor
Specialist trial advocate with expertise in fraud, murder, and terrorism cases. Former barrister with extensive courtroom experience in police stations and courts.
Lady Sheila Mountain-Stanley
Legal Consultant
Experienced criminal defence consultant specialising in fraud, murder, and rape cases. Successfully presented cases to the CCRC and European Court of Human Rights.
Danielle Carvey
Legal Consultant
Brings expertise from mental health and domestic abuse charities. Specialises in human rights law and provides supportive client experiences through diverse legal backgrounds.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in criminal defence, serious fraud, extradition, family law, and inquest representation, with experience in high-profile cases.
Are you available for urgent cases?
Yes, we offer 24/7 availability for police station attendances and urgent legal matters across the UK.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our solicitors have decades of combined experience, including cases at the European Court of Human Rights and complex fraud trials.
Do you handle international legal matters?
Yes, we specialise in extradition, transnational crime, and international fraud cases with cross-border legal expertise.
What client support services do you offer?
We provide multilingual support in ten languages and tailored assistance for clients facing criminal proceedings or family law issues.
