Leading Criminal Defence Law Firms – Manchester, 2026

Beth Mantel

Jared McNally

The 2026 listing of leading Manchester Criminal Defence Law Firms details firms practising in criminal law matters in the Greater Manchester legal market who have been identified by their fellow Manchester criminal law solicitors and barristers specialising in crime for their expertise and abilities in the area.

First Tier

Forbes Solicitors
Olliers

Second Tier

Burton Copeland
Draycott Browne
SPH Legal
Stephensons Solicitors LLP

Third Tier

Adkirk Law
Reeds Solicitors
Robert Lizar Solicitors

Recommended

Clifford Johnston & Co
Farleys Solicitors
JMW Solicitors LLP
Mortons Solicitors
Slater Heelis

The 2026 rankings of leading Criminal Defence Law Firms in the Greater Manchester Metropolitan Area, identified by fellow Manchester Criminal Lawyers. Compiled via our independent, peer-review methodology — rankings cannot be purchased.