Assault and Public Order Offences

We represent clients charged with all types of assault, from serious allegations of causing grievous bodily harm and wounding through to domestic common assault. We are regularly instructed in relation to allegations arising from large scale public order incidents and have a particular expertise in respect of football related violence and applications for football banning orders.

Related Cases

R v X and others

We represented a number of individuals charged with public order offences including violent disorder and affray following clashes between the fans of West Ham and Millwall football clubs at a cup match. 

R v Rowlands

We represented one of three defendants charged with attempted murder and causing grievous bodily harm following a fight on the Isle of Dogs.  Much of the incident was captured on CCTV and at the conclusion of the trial our client was acquitted of the most serious charge.

R v M & R

Our firm represented three clients charged with involvement in a neighbourhood dispute that resulted in a man being stabbed with a screwdriver.  Our dedicated Crown Court advocacy department represented all clients at trial, ensuring continuity of service by the firm throughout thecourse of the proceedings.

R v Hoque

Our client was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and the proceedings were stayed as an abuse of process on the first day of trial following a legal argument concerning the CCTV evidence in the case.

R v Fielder-Civil

We acted for the husband of the singer Amy Winehouse in relation to allegations of causing greivous bodily harm and perverting the course of justice.

R v C

Our firm acted for one of a number of young defendants facing charges arising out of an incident on Brixton Hill during which a young man was stabbed on a busy Saturday afternoon.  Petrol bombs were thrown in the course of the disorder, in what was alleged to have been gang related violence.  One of the issues at trial was the admissibility of postings on social networking sites and of rap lyrics said to relate to the offence.  All defendants were acquitted following the trial.

R v Allen

Our client was charged with a domestic assault in which he was alleged to have set fire to his partner's hair. The case proceeded to the Crown Court where he was subsequently acquitted.

R v A

Our young client was charged with assaulting a ticket inspector on a train by squirting ammonia in his face.

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