Business Details
35 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Legal Representation for Complex Litigation
Established in 1991, we are one of the UK's leading litigation boutiques, specialising in criminal, regulatory, and civil law. Our multidisciplinary teams combine expertise in complex fraud, bribery, corruption, and serious crime cases, alongside civil liberties and human rights matters. With a founding commitment to holding the state to account, we represent individuals and organisations facing high-stakes legal challenges, including high-net-worth clients and corporations. Our lawyers are consistently ranked in Band 1/Tier 1 by Chambers and Legal 500, reflecting our industry-leading reputation for strategic representation and trial success.We pride ourselves on discretion, tailored client service, and pioneering work in inquests, public inquiries, and judicial review. Our team includes specialists frequently instructed in SFO investigations and Supreme Court appeals, ensuring clients benefit from unparalleled legal acumen and a track record of landmark cases.
Services
Business Crime
Regulatory Law
Civil Litigation
Inquests & Public Inquiries
Serious & General Crime
Human Rights & Judicial Review
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in high-stakes litigation and regulatory defence.
- Our team includes Band 1-ranked lawyers by Chambers and Legal 500.
- We provide 24/7 emergency legal support for urgent matters.
- We combine criminal, civil, and regulatory expertise in bespoke multidisciplinary teams.
- Our lawyers have secured landmark acquittals in SFO investigations and Supreme Court appeals.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Industry-leading
Unmatched record of success
Rolls-Royce service
Genuine experts
Strategic and detailed
Services
Business Crime
We represent individuals and corporations in complex financial crime cases, including bribery, corruption, money laundering, and SFO investigations. Our team has secured landmark acquittals in high-profile cases involving major corporations. With Tier 1 rankings in Chambers and Legal 500, we combine strategic defence with unparalleled trial expertise for white-collar crime matters.
Regulatory Law
Our regulatory specialists advise on FCA, SRA, and GMC investigations, alongside professional disciplinary matters. We provide partner-led representation for healthcare professionals, solicitors, and accountants facing regulatory scrutiny. Ranked in Legal 500, we offer tailored strategies to resolve cross-border regulatory challenges and internal corporate investigations.
Inquests & Public Inquiries
We specialise in representing families and witnesses in high-profile inquests and public inquiries, particularly involving state agencies. Ranked Band 1 by Chambers, our team includes authors of leading inquest law textbooks and experts in police accountability cases. We provide strategic legal support for coronial proceedings across England and Wales.
Civil Litigation
Our civil team handles high-value fraud litigation, judicial review, and cross-border disputes. We act for claimants and defendants in complex commercial cases, often with international elements. Ranked by Chambers, we combine expertise in professional negligence claims and data protection issues with a focus on client-centric outcomes.
Serious & General Crime
We defend clients in murder, drugs, and corporate manslaughter cases, alongside low-level criminality. Our team excels in pre-charge resolutions and discreet handling of sensitive matters. Ranked Band 1 by Chambers, we represent high-profile individuals in serious criminal trials and appeals, combining tactical defence with reputational protection.
People
Ross Dixon
Partner
Specialises in business crime and SFO investigations, with extensive experience in fraud and regulatory defence. Recognised for handling high-profile corporate cases and cross-border financial crime matters.
Andrew Katzen
Partner
Leading regulatory law expert advising on FCA, GMC, and SRA investigations. Provides strategic defence for professionals facing disciplinary action and corporate compliance challenges.
Daniel Machover
Partner
Band 1-ranked inquest specialist and author of leading textbooks on coronial law. Represents families and witnesses in high-profile public inquiries and police accountability cases.
Christopher Houssemayne du Boulay
Partner
Experienced in business crime and regulatory defence, with a focus on internal corporate investigations and SFO enforcement actions. Frequently cited in legal media for complex fraud cases.
Jenny Wiltshire
Partner
Specialises in serious criminal defence, including murder, drugs, and extradition cases. Known for discreet handling of high-profile clients and pre-charge resolutions.
Questions
What areas of law does Hickman & Rose specialise in?
We specialise in business crime, regulatory law, civil litigation, inquests, public inquiries, and serious criminal defence, with a focus on complex, high-stakes cases.
Do you handle international cases?
Yes, our team frequently acts in cross-border investigations, extradition matters, and international regulatory compliance cases, leveraging global legal networks.
Are your lawyers ranked in legal directories?
Yes, we are ranked Tier 1/Band 1 in Chambers and Legal 500 for business crime, regulatory law, and inquests, reflecting our industry-leading expertise.
Can you represent corporate clients in fraud investigations?
Yes, we defend corporations and executives in SFO investigations, money laundering cases, and regulatory enforcement actions, with a proven trial success record.
Do you offer discreet legal representation for high-profile clients?
Yes, we provide confidential legal support for high-net-worth individuals and public figures, prioritising discretion and reputational protection.
