Shaw Graham Kersh LLP is a leading criminal defence law firm based in Central London.

We are a criminal defence practice, ranked in the top ten criminal law firms in London by Chambers and Partners 2024. We are a recommend firm in the Legal 500 and are commended in the latest edition of The Times Best Law Firms.

At the firm, we are committed to providing our clients with representation of the highest quality irrespective of background or history.

We undertake serious and complex criminal cases including murder, manslaughter, assault, drugs supply, fraud and money laundering, restraint and confiscation proceedings, civil freezing orders, corruption and bribery cases, sex offences, terrorism, internet crime, and Encrochat investigations. Our criminal expertise extends to military law, advising in respect of Armed Forces investigations and proceedings.

We have additional expertise in defending extradition proceedings, handling investigations/proceedings brought by the FCA, CMA and Local Authorities and in respect of professional disciplinary proceedings.

At Shaw Graham Kersh LLP we understand that, however major or minor the alleged offence, for the individual involved the experience can be traumatic. Our approach combines top level pragmatic expertise with sensitivity and total discretion.

We undertake both private and publicly funded work.