Sexual Offences

We understand that being accused of a sexual offence can have a devastating impact on you, your mental health and those around you. Our experienced team have vast experience in defending clients accused of a multitude of the most serious sexual offences. Your case will be handled sensitively and our team will prepare meticulously leaving no stone unturned.

If you have been arrested ask for Michael Herford, and he, or a specialist member of the team will rapidly give you the advice you need. If you are currently under investigation, please contact us to speak to on of our specialists.

See below for some examples of our experience:

Police v O: Representing an International U21’s footballer accused of rape. No charges brought to date. 

Police v H: Advising a political candidate regarding an alleged serious sexual offence. No charges to date. this matter is ongoing.

K: Advising a high profile Saudi official being blackmailed and attempted extortion regarding alleged sexual activity. Prompt, decisive advice resulted in the matter being successfully resolved.

Police v S: Alleged rape. No further action taken by police.

Police v P: An allegation of historic sexual offences. No further action taken by police.

Police v O: Alleged rape. No further action taken by police. 

Police v A: An alleged rape against a vulnerable client. No further action taken by police.

R v P – Operation Bellona: Intelligence led operation into the alleged possession of hundreds of indecent images and videos. Non custodial sentence after bespoke submissions to the court. 

Police v S: Armed police conducted an operation to investigate an allegation of aggravated burglary, sexual touching and theft. No further action taken by police.

Police v C: – National Crime Agency intelligence led operation into serious online sexual offences.

R v W: 9 counts of serious historic sexual offences against a client based outside of the UK Jurisdiction. Ongoing.

Police v H: Advising a political candidate regarding an alleged serious sexual offence. No charges to date. this matter is ongoing