When the stakes are high...

Bishop and Light is a specialist Criminal defence firm. 

Our experience in representing clients in serious cases is unrivalled in Sussex. We have represented thousands of clients over the years, including those charged with Murder, Terrorist Charges and complex fraud. We were the first firm in Sussex appointed to the Legal Services Commission Serious Fraud Panel and have been appointed to the Very High Cost Cases Panel. These are quality audited panels that can give you confidence in our ability to manage serious cases.

Cases include:-

European Court of Justice

Kolanis v. United Kingdom, App 517/02, June 2005

House of Lords

R. v. Preddy and Slade, [1997] AC HL (Landmark Mortgage fraud case)

R. v. Saik [2006] UKHL 18 (Suspicion not enough in Money Laundering cases)

Court of Appeal

R. v. Daubney 164 J.P. 519 (Possession of an offensive weapon)

Divisional Court

H (R on the application of) v Director of Public Prosecutions [2003] EWHC 878 Admin (Meaning of "custody")

We represented a party to the longest trial ever to take place at Lewes Crown Court (R. v. Roberts and Others, 1997) and one of the longest trial in English criminal legal history (R. v. Pound and Others, 2002 - 2004, Winchester Crown Court). 

We have 8 solicitors local duty solicitor schemes. They are supported by three fully accredited police station representatives.

This level of experience allows us to deal with complex cases and devote the time and expertise such cases demand.

Andrew Bishop, Kevin Light, Ed Fish and Karen Withecomb have rights of audience in the Crown Court and Court of Appeal (Criminal Division). 

We have been appointed to the inaugural Legal Services Commission Panel of firms eligible to deal with Serious Fraud Cases. This panel admits only those firms that can demonstrate significant experience in the area of Serious Fraud. We were the first firm in Sussex to be appointed to the panel and the only Brighton firm on the panel.

This level of experience is, we believe, unmatched in Sussex.

Bishop & Light Solicitors