Business Details
24 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Specialist Regulatory, Motoring & Criminal Law Solicitors in York
Established in 2002 by Damien Morrison, M & A Solicitors has grown into a nationally respected specialist criminal practice. Our team of regulatory, motoring, and criminal law experts provides dedicated legal representation for businesses and individuals facing investigations, court proceedings, and road traffic offences. With offices in York and Preston, we offer 24/7 emergency legal support and work closely with major insurers, corporate law firms, and barristers' chambers.Our solicitors combine decades of experience with Higher Court advocacy rights to protect clients' reputations, livelihoods, and freedoms. We prioritise early intervention to prevent prosecutions, offer Legal Aid eligibility assessments, and maintain transparent pricing structures for both insured and private clients. Our track record includes defending high-profile cases involving health & safety breaches, fatal road accidents, and complex fraud conspiracies.
Services
Regulatory Defence
Motoring Offences
Criminal Defence
Legal Aid Services
Insurance Claims
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- 24/7 emergency legal representation available
- Established in 2002 with proven case outcomes
- Specialist Motor Prosecution Defence providers for major insurers
- Fixed fee pricing for guilty plea cases
- Partnerships with leading barristers' chambers nationwide
Services
Regulatory Defence
Specialist defence against health & safety investigations and regulatory prosecutions. We protect businesses and directors from HSE, Local Authority, and statutory body actions. Our proactive approach minimises reputational damage and financial penalties through early intervention and strategic legal representation.
Motoring Offences
Comprehensive legal support for road traffic offences including penalty points, disqualifications, and fatal accident cases. We represent clients with and without legal expense insurance, offering fixed-fee options and exceptional hardship applications to preserve driving licences and livelihoods.
Criminal Defence
24/7 representation for serious criminal allegations including fraud, violence, and sexual offences. Our solicitors handle cases from police station through Crown Court trials, specialising in complex multi-handed conspiracies and high-profile prosecutions with proven advocacy expertise.
Legal Aid Services
Assessment and application support for legally aided representation at police stations and courts. We help eligible clients access free legal services for criminal investigations and court proceedings, ensuring quality defence without upfront costs.
Insurance Claims
Exclusive UK provider of Motor Prosecution Defence for major insurance aggregators. We manage insured cases from pre-police involvement through court representation, specialising in non-drug-related road traffic offences and policyholder legal protection.
People
Damien Morrison
Senior Partner
Specialising in criminal, regulatory and road traffic matters since 1994. Qualified Higher Court Advocate with extensive experience in fatal road accidents and health & safety prosecutions. Leads the firm's motoring law team.
Liam Hassan
Partner
Duty Solicitor since 2005 with expertise in sexual offences, fraud, and youth court matters. Manages 24/7 police station representation and handles cases from magistrates to Supreme Court appeals with Higher Court advocacy rights.
Adam Henry
Partner
Criminal Duty Solicitor specialising in murder, firearms, and drugs conspiracies. Experienced in retail sector prosecutions and magistrates court advocacy. Qualified since 2011 with focus on serious criminal defence cases.
Mark Jackson
Principal Lawyer
Over 30 years' experience in criminal defence including computer crime, fraud, and high-end drug investigations. Former head of national firm's Computer Crime Unit. Specialises in multi-handed conspiracies and Proceeds of Crime cases.
Keith Whitehouse
Consultant
Accredited Police Station Representative since 1994 with Higher Rights of Audience. Specialises in murder, drugs conspiracies, and complex multi-defendant trials. Joined firm in 2020 after successful career in high-profile criminal defence.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in regulatory defence, motoring offences, and criminal law. Our solicitors handle cases from health & safety investigations to serious criminal allegations nationwide.
Do you offer 24/7 legal support?
Yes, we provide 24-hour emergency legal representation across England & Wales. Our solicitors attend police stations and handle urgent matters at any hour.
Can you help if I have legal expense insurance?
We are exclusive providers for major insurance aggregators. We handle Motor Prosecution Defence cases and work directly with your insurer to manage legal costs.
What pricing options exist for private clients?
We offer Legal Aid assessments, fixed fees for guilty pleas, and transparent hourly rates. Costs start from £1250 plus VAT for standard motoring offences.
Do you handle complex or high-profile cases?
Yes, our solicitors have extensive experience in multi-handed conspiracies, fatal accidents, and regulatory breaches. We work with leading barristers for complex litigation.
