About
Potter Derby act for clients in the most complex and challenging situations
Potter Derby Solicitors are recognised for handling the most complex of criminal cases said to be committed nationally and internationally
Potter Derby are recognised as long-standing members of the Fraud Lawyers association for a considerable number of years, whilst also proud to be included in the top ranked chambers for several years including 2024, along with being ranked as a Legal 500 leading criminal defence firm 2024.
We work across a wide range of complex, sensitive and high value fraud, from “Ponzi” schemes, boiler room investment frauds, mortgage fraud, dark web transaction, cryptocurrency exchanges, corruption and bribery as well as many more.
As members of the Fraud Lawyers Association we have immediate access to new legislation and regularly attend education seminars that discuss, challenge and respond to government consultations in respect of all matters relating to serious fraud.
In addition here at Potter Derby, we have been recognised by the LAA as having the expertise necessary to accept instructions to defend cases that are deemed to be of the highest complexity creating the largest volumes of evidence. These cases are referred to as Very High Costs Case Contracting Panel (VHCC) cases.
Specialising in all aspects of criminal defence including:
- Complex fraud
- Financial Crimes
- Contract Murder
- Terrorism
- Serious and organised crime
- Drug trafficking
- Youth crime
- Money Laundering
- Restraint and confiscation proceedings
You will see from the map on our case history page that we regularly receive a wide range of instructions from around the country. No matter where you live, from our offices in London and Merseyside we can represent you.
We're here to Defend You
Meticulous case preparation is the key to ensuring positive outcomes for our clients.
We relish the prospect of solving clients problems. We devise strategies, prepare meticulously, and leave nothing to chance. We will defend our clients rights with all our ability and determination. While our clients legal issues will be peculiar and unfamiliar to them, our expert lawyers have decades of invaluable experience to rely upon.We create a reassuring and protective environment, while working tirelessly to meet objectives. Our work will demonstrate our commitment to our clients and will validate the trust clients place in us. Potter Derby Solicitors do not wish to garner fame or publicity. We recognise that confidentiality of our clients cases is of the upmost importance. That is why most of our success stories will forever remain untold.
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Specialist Fraud and Financial Crime Defence Solicitors
Potter Derby Solicitors are a criminal defence firm who are regularly instructed to defend people in police stations and Courts throughout England and Wales.
Evidence relating to financial crime is both comprehensive and sophisticated, only a small selection of criminal defence firms has the specialist expertise and ability to properly defend in these matters. Potter Derby is one of them.
We have secured our reputation as recognised experts at preparing criminal defence work to such a high standard over time, through working with the industry’s leading Kings Counsel and being consistently instructed in the largest and most complex cases seen in Courts throughout England & Wales.
From defending allegations of international boiler room frauds, multi million pound mortgage and VAT fraud, to inter-continental drug & firearms conspiracies to politically motivated offences. Our experience in defending the largest cases is second to none. The ethos from the start is to offer a bespoke service tailoring what we do to the specific natures of the case.
Latest News
The latest in Criminal Law from Potter Derby Solicitors
Keir Announces Plans For ‘New’ Crime of Drink Spiking
In a very recent post to the social media account, the under fire Prime Minister Mr Keir Starmer announced “Spiking will be made a criminal offence. My Government was elected to
Crown Court Backlog could hit 100,000 cases without radical overhaul
The backlog of cases in crown courts in England and Wales could hit 100,000 unless radical action is taken to overhaul the criminal justice system, a watchdog has said. Anthony R
Magistrates sentencing powers to double again
The lord chancellor has announced that magistrates will have their sentencing powers increased, after a previous abandoned attempt by the last government Shabana Mahmood MP c
Magistrates could give longer sentences under new proposals
Magistrates in England and Wales could be given powers to hand down longer custodial sentences under proposals to help reduce the backlog in crown courts and prisons. The move coul
Is There to be a Reversal in the Trend of Huge Sentence Increases?
It cannot have gone unnoticed, that sentence lengths in the Crown Court have increased exponentially in recent years. Sentences of over 30 years for drug convictions were, only fiv
Prison Population hits record high in England and Wales
The prison population of England and Wales has hit a record high after rising by nearly 1,000 in four weeks. Labour has also activated Operation Early Dawn in parts of England
Potter Derby Solicitors awarded Family Legal Aid Contract
Potter Derby Solicitors are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a legal aid contract to undertake family law work. We will be taking family law instructions from 1 Sept
Labour Government Civil Unrest Announcement – Defence Lawyers Response
On Thursday 01 August, and Sunday 04 August, during addresses to the nation, the Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he was establishing a ‘National Capability’ force to deal
Courts will reportedly sit for 24-hours a day in the wake of far-right violence sweeping across the country
Courts will reportedly sit for 24-hours a day in the wake of far-right violence sweeping across the country. Ministers met with senior members of the judiciary for emergency talks
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