Hodge Jones & Allen, a leading law firm, has enhanced its criminal defence team with the addition of highly experienced solicitor Claire McGrath. Claire, who joins as a partner, brings 20 years of expertise in handling complex criminal cases. Her appointment further strengthens the firm’s already highly regarded criminal defence team. She previously served as Director at Bullivant Solicitors, a niche criminal practice.

Claire deals with all aspects of criminal defence work, particularly serious and complex crime.

Claire has vast experience litigating in a vast array of matters including those accused of terrorism offences, murder, manslaughter, attempted murder, aggravated burglary, armed robbery, serious assaults, blackmail and kidnap and those facing serious allegations of sexual assault against adults and children both recent and historic.

She joins the Crime Department at HJA, which is one of the top rated criminal practices in the UK, with specialist teams in serious and complex crime, youth offenders, financial crime, terrorism, protest/public order and sexual crimes

Claire said: “I’m delighted to be joining one of the finest criminal defence teams around. Hodge Jones & Allen are renowned for their expertise, client care and amazing results, so I am delighted to have been welcomed to their partnership.”

Raj Chada, partner and head of criminal defence at Hodge Jones & Allen, said: “Claire is a fantastic criminal defence solicitor and I am absolutely thrilled that she is joining the team. She has a brilliant reputation for getting the very best for her clients and I an looking forward to working with her.”