Matthew Claughton
Solicitor
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Managing Director
SRA ID: 145510
Olliers’ Managing Director Matthew Claughton is widely regarded as having steered the firm to its market leading position.
Matthew understands the pressure faced by an individual under investigation or prosecution. There are very few cases he has not dealt with. Matthew leads a team of over 20 lawyers and their level of expertise is such that he can match the right lawyer to the right client – every single time.
Matthew and his team act for clients facing serious criminal allegations, accusations of fraud, as well as those who may face criticism before professional bodies or during the course of inquiry/inquest.
He leads the pre charge team which has a nationwide client base and an outstanding track record.
Here he sets out his approach to pre charge work….
“the most effective criminal lawyer is the one who prevents their client being charged. Never mind headline grabbing acquittals in the Crown Court, far better to avoid a prosecution in the first instance.
At Olliers, we specialise in representing clients through during the investigation stage of a case. It is what sets us apart. Our focus is on ‘pre-charge engagement’ (https://www.olliers.com/criminal-investigations/pre-charge-enagagement and preventing prosecutions with successful representations against charge https://www.olliers.com/news/representations-against-charge-pre-charge/ “
Matthew is ranked as a Leading Individual by the Legal 500. He is the only lawyer to win the Manchester Legal Awards Partner of the Year award twice.
3rd Floor, 196 Deansgate, M3 3WF
Licensed for 34 years
Practice Areas
Crime/ Criminal Defence
I will recommend you wherever I can.
Dear Toby and Matthew, I just wanted to say thank you very much for all your help and support to us during what was a very difficult time. Toby - you managed the case (and me!) extremely well. Thank you, and (whilst I hope not to need you again) I will recommend you wherever I can.
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A representative from Olliers Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 18 October, 2022
Thank you for your kind words and feedback, we really do acknowledge the appreciation from you.
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We are deeply grateful for their assistance.
Olliers Solicitors have been by our side for 2 and half years. In very difficult circumstances, they have advised us, acted for us, reassured us. We worked mainly with Zita Spencer and also Matthew Claughton. Zita in particular became almost part of the family. She understood our concerns, always addressed them, always responded promptly and was proactive is helping us navigate our circumstances. Her empathy and commitment to our case helped us to feel secure in the process. We felt like her only client: it was clear she cared about our situation. Zita and Matt’s assertiveness on our behalf gave us confidence. With regards to the advice and assistance we received, it could not have been better. It was accurate, professional, considered, balanced. Financially, they listened to our needs and agreed a payment plan accordingly when possible. In every way, I could not recommend them more.
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I would highly recommend your firm to anyone considering you.
Just want to say what an amazing team of people you all are. I literally don't know how I could have done it without Olliers. Matthew and Helen have been so great at answering all my calls, and calming and advising me throughout. Everything has been very professional from start to finish, and the level of knowledge and experience that Matthew and Helen have is more abundant than i was expecting.
Solicitor named in this review: Matthew Claughton
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