The 2026 listing of leading Manchester Criminal Defence Lawyers details Manchester-based solicitors practising within the areas of criminal law and white collar ciminal law matters in the Manchester metropolitan area who have been identified by their peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas.
Preeminent
Matthew Claughton, Olliers
Sam Healey, SPH Legal
Joseph Kotrie-Monson, Mary Monson Solicitors
Craig Liversidge, Forbes Solicitors
Leading
Rachel Adamson, Adkirk Law
Rachel Fletcher, Slater Heelis
Sean Joyce, Stephensons Solicitors LLP
Craig MacKenzie, Forbes Solicitors
Beth Mantel, Reeds Solicitors
Correna Platt, Stephensons Solicitors LLP
Louise Straw, Burton Copeland
Recommended
Chris Baranowski, DAC Beachcroft LLP
Anthony Barnfather, Richardson Lissack
Stephen Barnfield, Hill Dickinson
David Caplin, Farleys Solicitors
Matthew Corn, Olliers
Shaun Draycott, Draycott Browne Solicitors
Nicola Hall, Robert Lizar Solicitors
Richard Holliday, Olliers
Lee Hughes, Addleshaw Goddard
Liam Kotrie, Mary Monson Solicitors
Ian Lewis, JMW Solicitors LLP
Kathryn Lloyd, Olliers
Rob Mann, Draycott Browne Solicitors
Gareth Martin, Olliers
Jared McNally, Clifford Johnston & Co
Simon Morton, Mortons Solicitors