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Expert Criminal Defence & Regulatory Legal Services
Established as a distinguished legal practice, we specialise in criminal defence, regulatory compliance, and white-collar crime. Our approach combines traditional values of diligence and preparation with modern legal strategies to deliver exceptional outcomes. With decades of collective experience, our team represents clients in high-profile and complex cases across the UK and internationally. We maintain membership in the Very High Cost Case panel, enabling representation in the most serious matters. Our expertise spans motoring offences, cash seizures, extradition, and business crime, supported by collaborations with forensic experts and regulatory specialists.We prioritise client-centric advocacy, ensuring transparent communication and tailored legal solutions. Our track record includes notable acquittals in murder, fraud, and regulatory cases, demonstrating our commitment to excellence. We operate under the rigorous standards of the Solicitors Regulation Authority, maintaining professional indemnity insurance of 3,000,000. Our practice balances accessibility for everyday legal matters with the capacity to handle intricate, high-stakes litigation.
Services
General Criminal Defence
Motoring Offences
Cash Seizures
Restraint Orders
Confiscation Proceedings
Money Laundering
Business Crime
Tax Fraud
Extradition
Computer Crime
Highlights and features
- We maintain membership in the Very High Cost Case panel for complex litigation
- Our team includes former senior legal advisors with specialist motoring offence expertise
- We operate under SRA regulation with 3m professional indemnity insurance
- Proven success in high-profile acquittals including murder and fraud cases
- Collaborate with forensic accountants and digital evidence specialists
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
General Criminal Defence
We provide comprehensive defence representation across all criminal case types, from minor offences to serious allegations. Our solicitors have defended high-profile clients in murder, fraud, and regulatory cases. With membership in the Very High Cost Case panel, we handle complex litigation requiring specialist resources and expertise.
Motoring Offences
Specialist defence for road traffic offences including drink driving, dangerous driving, and licence disqualifications. Led by former magistrates' legal advisors, we help clients avoid bans and mitigate penalties through strategic legal representation tailored to individual circumstances.
Cash Seizures
We challenge unlawful cash seizures under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. Our team advises on forfeiture applications and represents clients seeking asset recovery, balancing legal costs against potential outcomes to provide pragmatic client-focused solutions.
Extradition
Specialist representation in extradition matters with particular experience handling requests from European jurisdictions. We challenge cases on human rights grounds, double jeopardy, and abuse of process principles to protect client interests in complex international legal disputes.
Computer Crime
We defend cases involving digital evidence, including indecent images, intellectual property theft, and computer misuse. Our solicitors work with forensic experts to challenge evidence integrity and provide technical analysis in cases relying on digital forensic examination.
People
Michael Hogan
Senior Partner
Experienced criminal defence solicitor with specialist expertise in business crime, tax fraud, and international cases. Leads complex litigation and regulatory matters with a focus on financial crime and asset recovery strategies.
John Brown
Motoring Law Specialist
Former senior legal advisor in magistrates courts with extensive motoring offence expertise. Handles complex driving cases including high-profile clients and cross-border regulatory matters involving EU jurisdictions.
Questions
What areas of law does Hogan Brown specialise in?
We specialise in criminal defence, motoring offences, cash seizures, restraint orders, confiscation proceedings, money laundering, business crime, tax fraud, extradition, and computer crime cases.
Do you handle high-profile or complex cases?
Yes, we are members of the Very High Cost Case panel and have defended in complex cases including murder, fraud, and international extradition matters.
Are your services available outside Liverpool?
While based in Liverpool, we handle cases nationwide and have experience in international matters involving jurisdictions across Europe and beyond.
What qualifications do your legal team hold?
Our solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with specialist accreditations in criminal law and regulatory compliance.
