Criminal Defence: Investigations and Prosecutions

Criminal Defence Solicitors

Whether you have been invited for a police interview under caution, you are on bail or facing a prosecution, the consequences can be life changing. Early advice from a specialist criminal defence solicitor will make a significant difference both to the outcome and the protection of your reputation.

Based in London but advising clients across England and Wales, Brett Wilson is recommended for its work in criminal defence in the Times Best Law Firms, Chambers & Partners and Spear’s 500 directories.

We provide clear strategy, strong advocacy and absolute discretion at every stage of the process.

We offer the following criminal defence services. Our website contains helpful information about the various steps in the criminal justice process.

Police station and advice and representation

If a complaint has been made which amounts to a criminal allegation, the police are likely to want to interview under caution (read more)

Pre-charge advice, strategy and guidance

Unfortunately, police investigations take time and the disclosure of information is limited. This does not mean that it is advisable to do nothing  (read more)

Magistrates’ Court advice and advocacy

If you are charged with any criminal offence then you will be required to attend a Magistrates’ Court at least in the first instance. You are legally entitled to be represented at any hearing (read more)

Crown Court preparation and representation

If your case has been sent to the Crown Court you will need to obtain advice prior to a Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing (PTPH). We only work with leading barristers to offer tailored expert representation for cases in the Crown Court (read more)

Criminal Appeals

We offer advice and representation for Appeals to the Crown Court, the Court of Appeal and the Criminal Cases Review Commission in connection with conviction and sentence.

How We Build Your Defence

From our base in London, we act for individuals, professionals and corporate clients across England and Wales. Our clients often include senior executives, company directors, regulated professionals and high net worth individuals — many facing serious criminal allegations or complex investigations under criminal law.

Our work is partner-led, combining legal skill with a strategic approach tailored to each client’s circumstances. Whether you are seeking a police interview solicitor, pre-charge advice or corporate criminal investigation services, we adopt a discreet, responsive and outcome-focused method. We understand the pressure you face and ensure every case is handled with care, confidentiality and tact.

Where required, we use high-quality counsel, coordinate evidence‑gathering, and manage communications to safeguard both your legal position and your reputation.

Why Clients Trust Brett Wilson

Brett Wilson stands out because of our proven track record, decades of experience and high-level recognition from leading legal directories.

In choosing us, you benefit from:

• A respected team of criminal defence lawyers and police interview solicitors based in London, with a broad reach across England and Wales
• Strong credentials — we are recommended by The Times Best Law Firms, Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and Spear’s 500 for criminal defence and regulatory work
• A history of successful outcomes in complex matters, including pre-charge strategy, courtroom defence and appeals
• A commitment to clarity, discretion and effective client communication — we treat every case with the seriousness it deserves.

Our clients choose us because we combine legal expertise with strategic foresight and a firm belief in fair process.

Contact Our Criminal Defence Team

If you are facing investigation, interview under caution, or prosecution, early legal advice could make all the difference. Whether you are in London or across England and Wales, contact one of our specialist criminal defence solicitors to arrange a confidential consultation.

Call us on 020 7183 8950, email us or complete our secure online enquiry form.

Recent examples of our criminal defence work:

R v G [2026] – public order allegation against teaching professional discontinued following written submissions.

R v P [2026] – formal acquittal of client charged with numerous counts of rape before trial.

R v W [2026] – discontinuance of non-fatal strangulation allegation before PTPH.

R v A [2026] – rape investigation discontinued following police interview.

R v X [2026] – rape investigation for prominent journalist discontinued following police interview.

R v C [2026] – prosecution for indecent images discontinued prior to dismissal hearing.

R v M [2025] – allegations involving indecent images discontinued on public interest grounds.

R v B [2025] – acquittal by jury of fraud and perverting course of justice following trial.

R v A [2025] – successful ‘exceptional hardship’ argument to retain driving licence

R v H [2025] – police officer acquitted of sexual assault following trial.

R v N [2025] – personal instructor acquitted of rape following trial.

R v A [2025] – police take no further action following submissions on allegations of rape and controlling behaviour.

R v M [2025] – successful ‘exceptional hardship’ argument to retain driving licence

R v C [2025] – successfully prevented voluntary interview under caution relating to harassment allegation on the basis of written submissions.

R V N [2025] – police take no further action on assault charges following interview under caution.

R v S [2025] – successful opposition to application for Stalking Protection Order

R v P [2024] – CPS discontinue assault prosecution following submissions on evidential sufficiency.

R v L [2024] – CPS discontinue prosecution for conspiracy to produce Class B drug following submissions and application to dismiss at Warwick Crown Court

R v T [2024] – successful application to dismiss charge of inciting sexual exploitation at Cambridge Crown Court

R v K [2024] – client acquitted of GBH following trial by jury at St Albans Crown Court.

R v E [2024] – police investigation into rape allegation discontinued following submissions.

R v B [2024] – acquittal following jury trial for possession of prohibited weapon.