Jared McNally is a Partner and Head of the Criminal, Fraud and Professional Discipline Department, specialising in the defence of serious and complex criminal allegations, sexual offences and high-stakes professional disciplinary proceedings across the UK. He acts for individuals whose liberty, livelihood and reputation are at risk, including professionals facing both criminal investigation and regulatory action.
Jared has an outstanding track record in securing successful outcomes in serious and complex cases. He is regularly instructed in the most serious matters, including homicide, Gross Negligence Manslaughter, organised crime, firearms offences, large-scale drug conspiracies, serious fraud and sexual offences.
He is particularly well known for his work in sexual offence defence, acting in cases involving rape, sexual assault and historic sexual allegations. These cases require discretion, detailed preparation and strategic control - areas in which Jared is widely recognised. He represents clients privately across England and Wales, and is trusted to handle highly sensitive and reputationally critical cases.
Jared was a former Partner of a niche city centre law firm specialising in white collar crime, business crime and large complex fraud.
Pre-Charge Representation Solicitor | Early Defence Strategy
A core part of Jared McNally’s practice is his expertise in pre-charge representation and police investigation defence across the UK. He is regularly instructed at the earliest stage of an investigation, often before arrest, to advise, protect and strategically position clients facing serious criminal allegations.
Jared believes’s that early legal advice is critical. Decisions made during a police investigation can determine whether a suspect is charged or no further action is taken.
Jared provides expert guidance and representation throughout the pre-charge process, with a focus on protecting clients and, where possible, avoiding charge altogether.
His work includes:
Advising and representing clients in police interviews under caution.
Engaging with police and investigators early, ensuring all contact is controlled and strategic.
Gathering and presenting defence evidence, including communications, CCTV and medical records.
Preparing detailed pre-charge representations to the CPS aimed at preventing prosecution.
Requesting disclosure of unused material, ensuring fairness and transparency in the investigation.
Jared takes a proactive and strategic approach to pre-charge engagement, identifying weaknesses in the case at an early stage and shaping the evidential landscape in his client’s favour. His experience means he is often able to influence the direction of an investigation and, in many cases, prevent cases from progressing to court.
For professionals and individuals facing serious allegations, particularly those involving sexual offences, fraud or reputational risk, early intervention by an experienced pre-charge defence solicitor is often decisive.
Private Criminal Defence Practice (UK-Wide)
Jared has developed a substantial national private practice, acting for individuals and professionals across the UK, including London, Wales and offshore jurisdictions such as Guernsey. He is often instructed where legal aid is insufficient to properly prepare a serious case.
His clients typically face allegations which, if proven, would have devastating consequences for their career, reputation and family life. He is known for taking control of complex, high-pressure cases and delivering a focused and effective defence strategy.
Sexual Offences Defence Solicitor (Private Representation)
Jared McNally has a substantial and well-established practice in defending serious sexual offence allegations, including rape, sexual assault and historic sexual offences. He is regularly instructed by clients across the UK seeking private representation in sexual offence cases, often at the most sensitive and high-stakes stage of proceedings.
These cases require absolute discretion, detailed preparation and firm strategic control from the outset. Allegations of this nature carry immediate and often irreversible consequences for reputation, career and family life.
A significant proportion of Jared’s sexual offences work is conducted on a private basis. In many cases, legal aid does not come close to covering the level of preparation, investigation and strategic input required to properly defend serious allegations. Clients instruct Jared privately to ensure that no aspect of the case is left unexplored and that the defence is prepared to the highest possible standard.
His work in this area includes:
Advising from the earliest stage of a police investigation into sexual offences.
Representing clients in interviews under caution.
Preparing detailed pre-charge representations in sexual offence cases.
Instructing leading experts where necessary, including in digital evidence and forensic material.
Managing complex disclosure issues, particularly in cases involving mobile phone and third-party material.
Preparing client’s to navigate the complexities of court proceedings.
Jared approaches every case with a clear strategy- testing the evidence, identifying weaknesses and ensuring that the client’s position is properly advanced from the outset.
For those facing allegations of rape or serious sexual offences, early specialist advice from an experienced sexual offences defence solicitor is critical. Jared is trusted to take control of these cases at the earliest stage and guide clients through what is often the most difficult period of their lives.
Professional Discipline & Regulatory Defence Solicitor
Alongside his criminal defence practice, Jared McNally has over 20 years’ experience in professional discipline and regulatory law. He specialises in defending professionals facing allegations of misconduct, dishonesty, sexual misconduct and criminal convictions, both at first instance and on appeal.
He is regularly instructed in cases where there is parallel criminal and regulatory exposure. These situations require careful handling. Decisions taken in a criminal investigation can have lasting consequences for regulatory proceedings, and vice versa.
Jared provides a joined-up, strategically aligned defence, ensuring that the approach taken at the criminal stage does not undermine a client’s position before their regulator or the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). His ability to manage both aspects of a case is a key advantage for professionals whose careers and reputations are at risk.
Jared adopts a coordinated and strategically aligned approach from the outset. Early engagement allows him to:
Align criminal and regulatory defence strategies from day one.
Protect a client’s position in both police investigations and disciplinary proceedings.
Manage risk in DBS referrals and barring decisions.
Ensure consistency across all representations and evidence.
Jared is trusted by professionals across a wide range of sectors to navigate complex and high-stakes proceedings, providing clear, strategic advice and robust representation at every stage. This includes doctors, dentists and other healthcare practitioners, nurses and midwives, teachers, architects, pharmacists, opticians and social workers.
He regularly represents professionals before the:
Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)
Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA)
General Medical Council (GMC)
General Dental Council (GDC)
Health and Care Professions Tribunal Service (HCPTS)
Social Work England / Social Care Wales
General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
General Optical Council (GOC)
Architects Registration Board (ARB)
Inquests, Public Inquiries & Article 2 Cases
Jared has over 20 years’ experience representing individuals and families in Coroner’s inquests, particularly Article 2 inquests involving deaths in custody, hospital treatment and allegations of neglect.
He is regularly instructed in complex and high-profile cases, acting for healthcare professionals, prison staff and other interested parties, as well as families seeking clear answers in difficult circumstances.
Jared is also frequently instructed by major trade unions across the UK and is one of a small number of solicitors trusted by unions to represent their members in serious and sensitive inquest proceedings.
Jared’s experience extends to Public Inquiries, including representing three members of G4S/Serco staff at the Brook House Inquiry. This Government Inquiry examined the treatment of detainees at Brook House Immigration Removal Centre following allegations exposed in the BBC Panorama programme “Undercover: Britain’s Immigration Secrets”.
Jared’s role involved advising and representing staff in a highly sensitive and high-profile environment, navigating complex factual and reputational issues under intense public scrutiny.
Jared is known for his thorough preparation, firm handling of sensitive evidence and ability to navigate legally and factually complex cases with clarity and authority.
In addition, he advises individuals required to attend interviews with specialist investigatory bodies, including the Maritime Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) and Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB)
Reputation
Jared is known for his meticulous preparation, tactical judgement and clear, decisive advice. He is able to present complex cases with clarity and impact. He prides himself on offering a first-rate service, being accessible and maintaining a close working relationship with those who instruct him. His client care skills are widely praised. He provides clear and straight-forward advice on even the most complex matters.
He is regularly instructed by major trade unions across the UK and is a member of the Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers.
Clients and professional colleagues regard him as strategically astute, highly effective and uncompromising in his preparation - trusted to handle the most serious and sensitive cases with authority and discretion.
