What Clients Say
Read the comments below from some of our Criminal and Misconduct clients
Susan Swan is an associate with a rising profile in police and disciplinary matters, and also handles sex offences. Chambers & Partners 2012
Tim Coolican is a well-regarded practitioner who is "extremely patient with lay clients" Chambers & Partners 2012 and is "bright, affable and cool under pressure", and exercises "terrific judgement" Legal 500 2011.
Jon Nutman is described in the Legal 500 2011 as "The epitome of a trustworthy, honest and ethical lawyer" and in is cited in Chambers & Partners 2012 as "knowing criminal and misconduct law inside out."
Bristol partner Ian Wilson he is lauded for the "high standard of service" he provides to his clients Chambers & Partners 2012. Ian is "sound, reasoned and methodical" Legal 500 2011
The "well-established and reliable" Scott Ingram heads up the department and is a respected name in criminal law. Clients speak of him as "very approachable" and "always responsive." Chambers & Partners 2012
"Excellent case preparation" and a service that is "very responsive" are key attributes of the RJW's Criminal & Misconduct team. Chambers & Partners 2012
The [Criminal & Misconduct] team handles all kinds of criminal cases and has specialist expertise in police misconduct. One source said: "I like them because they always give you the long view and follow through from start to finish." Chambers and Partners, 2011
"Thank you for all of your hard work and support over the last 12-14 months. It was much appreciated." Client of Jon Nutman, February 2011
"Russell Jones & Walker is regularly instructed by prominent institutional clients such as the Police Federation of England and Wales and the Royal College of Nursing in high-profile prosecutions." Legal 500, 2010
"It is not enough to 'tick boxes' to express my delight and confidence in both our Solicitor and Russell Jones & Walker. His professionalism, persistence and empathy restored our faith in the judicial system."
"This firm has a nationwide presence and is best known for acting on behalf of police officers in large and complex criminal cases." Chambers and Partners 2011
"[Jon] Nutman and Bristol-based Ian Wilson are ‘competent and conscientious, with unquestionable honesty, professionalism and integrity’." Legal 500, 2010
"A prompt, practical and professional response to request for urgent legal advice, negating the risk of criminal prosecution. Thank you!"
"[The Criminal & Misconduct department in] this national firm's Bristol office is praised for its delivery of "excellent quality service." Chambers and Partners, 2011
"I was extremely impressed with my treatment by Russell Jones & Walker. An excellent service."
"Russell Jones & Walker has a strong fraud and regulatory presence in the form of Nick Holroyd. The team is also well regarded for its police disciplinary work." Legal 500, 2010
"Alan Samuels leads the Newcastle team and is ‘thorough, knowledgeable and tenacious’." Legal 500, 2010
"[The Cardiff Criminal & Misconduct team] ‘provides expert, well-reasoned advice’." Legal 500 2010
"An excellent and professional service from start to finish from all employees. I have already recommended them to others."
