Holborn Adams is an experienced team of creative legal problem solvers

Criminal Defence Solicitors specialising in Pre Charge Representations (Pioneers), International Criminal Defence and Crisis Management.

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Holborn Adams successfully assist the Tate international legal team in obtaining the brothers release from prison as joint defence teams
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Areas we specialise in

Criminal Law

Clients come to us when they are in trouble, and we ensure we attend to their needs and adopt our strategy to deliver the best results for them. We have acted for clients across the United Kingdom and international jurisdictions.

We cover all criminal offences including:
  • White collar crime
  • Money laundering
  • Homicide
  • Sexual offences
  • Indecent images
  • Assault
  • Harassment
  • Road traffic law
  • Online and computer crime
  • Firearms and robbery
  • Drugs offences
  • Trading standards / business crime
  • Blackmail and bribery
  • Appeals
  • Private prosecution
  • Cross border investigations
  • Organised crime
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Serious Fraud

If you are worried about a fraud investigation, or have already been arrested or charged, speak to one of Holborn Adams’ specialist fraud defence solicitors today. The early stages of any fraud case are critical to the outcome.

We cover:
  • HMRC criminal investigations
  • SFO investigations
  • Police Economic Crime enquiries
  • DWP investigations
  • NHS Protect investigations
  • Conspiracy to defraud
  • Fraud Act 2006
  • Fraudulent trading
  • False accounting
  • Money laundering
  • Proceeds of crime & Restraint orders
  • Trading Standards & Copyright theft
Learn more Call us: +44 (20) 7205 2303

Sexual Offences

It is vital to obtain specialist legal advice as soon as you are aware that you may come under criminal investigation for a sexual offence of any kind.

We cover:
  • Sexual offences
  • Rape
  • Attempted rape
  • Sexual assault
  • Child sexual assault
  • Child pornography
  • Indecent images
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Sports Law

No professional sportsperson envisages a position where they require a dispute resolution lawyer. However, our sport law team has a vast amount of experience in successfully representing those involved in professional sports.

Discretion and media management are a priority, so rest assured that our intervention can help keep high-profile players or management out of the media spotlight.

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Pre-Charge

How Holborn Adams' War Chest Of Private Prosecutors Changed The ‘game’ On Defending Clients On Serious Criminal Investigation.

At Holborn Adams, we recognise that some firms will have former CPS lawyers as a ‘sales pitch’ to sign up clients to pre charge services.

Unfortunately, CPS lawyers have always worked within the government funded sector and their eye for private defence practice is not the same as strict private criminal defence practice for many years. There is no substitute.

At Holborn Adams, we are instructed worldwide to privately prosecute individuals and companies.

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Latest cases we've defended

Legal and PR Management

Ongoing
Anonymous
Holborn Adams are instructed on a retained basis to manage all legal affairs and PR related issues for a high-profile former premier league footballer.
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Fraud

No further action
Anonymous
Retained to deal with an ongoing criminal investigation by the Serious Fraud Office, lasting over two years.
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VAT Fraud and Money Laundering

Outcome
K v MJ 12/2022
(‘Operation Euripus trial 5’) – represented a former Times Rich List client accused of money laundering from the proceeds of multi-million VAT fraud. The case involved prosecution and defence enquiries in Spain, Gibraltar, Dubai, Hong Kong, China and the Caribbean.
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Malpractice & Racial Discrimination

Ongoing
D v MET 06/2021
Retained to bring a Civil claim agianst the Metropolitan Police for various failings on their behalf, including malicious prosection and unlawful racial discrimination.
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Property returned to our Client
T v E 06/2021
Holborn Adams successfully worked on behalf of the client to secure the return of property considered as chatells under British Law.
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Legal and PR Management

Ongoing
Anonymous
Holborn Adams are instructed on a retained basis to manage all legal affairs and PR related issues for a high-profile former premier league footballer.
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Possession of Indecent Images

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v Y 03/2023
Indecent images of children
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Historical Sexual Offence

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v S 03/2023
Allegation of historical rape
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Voyeurism

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v Q 03/2023
Pre Charge
Voyeurism
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VAT Fraud

No further action
HMRC v TC
A substantial and lengthy investigation into a multi-million pound VAT fraud case was discontinued against Holborn Adams’ client. Following years of investigation, the CPS and HMRC accepted Holborn Adams’ detailed pre-charge representations and discontinued their investigation. As a result, the client no longer faced criminal prosecution or Confiscation proceedings.
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Fraud and Money Laundering

Significantly reduce charges
HMRC v B and C 06/2021
An investigation that commenced in 2011 was brought to a successful conclusion by the Holborn Adams’ Serious Fraud Team. Extensive pre-charge representations at interview and powerful client statements resulted in an extensive list of charges being ‘dropped’ against our client by HMRC investigators. These included conspiracy to cheat the public revenue, conspiracy to undertake fraudulent … Continued
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Corruption and fraud

Significantly reduced sentence
A v LD 03/2023
14 handed corruption and fraud case involving Trafford City Council in Manchester. One of the largest ever investigations into alleged fraud by Senior Council employees. Client received a suspended sentence and walked free after an investigation that lasted 8 years.
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Voyeurism

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v Q 03/2023
Pre Charge
Voyeurism
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Aggravated Assault

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v R 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegations included : Attempted Rape, attempted to have sex without consent, Common Assault, Controlling and coercive behaviour.
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Aggravated Assault

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v I 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegations of Rape common assault, coercive and controlling behaviour and harassment
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Possession of Indecent Images

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v Y 03/2023
Indecent images of children
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Historical Sexual Offence

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v S 03/2023
Allegation of historical rape
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Voyeurism

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v Q 03/2023
Pre Charge
Voyeurism
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What our clients have to say

Clients come to us when they are in trouble, and we ensure we attend to their needs and adopt our strategy to deliver the best results for them.

Excellent

Based on 153 reviews
21 Apr 24

I cannot thank Ria, Andrew and Tara McCarthy enough

I cannot thank Ria, Andrew and Tara McCarthy (counsel) enough for all the compassion, caring attitude, expertise and patience over the last 2 years. It warms my heart to know that there are humans like yourselves who really care about the people they represent and you have all fought for me with my interest at heart. Both myself and my wife are most grateful for all your care and expertise over the last 2 years.

17 Apr 23

Pre charge representation powerhouse!

We've worked with Adam and his team for the last 6 months on a case in the UAE. Adam's attention to detail, work ethic, values and creative thinking are what really make him a powerhouse in pre charge representation. Very grateful for how Adam has gone the extra mile to support us and reach out to his wider network to do the same. Looking forward to continuing our working relationship as we expand our business globally, knowing with the support and and experience we now have (backed by Holborne Adams) we are less likely to run into similar legal situations that have the potential to slow us down. Thank you Adam!

Sebastian Bates

14 Nov 22

Adam Rasul, the best of the best

Adam is one of most dedicated , committed and professional individuals I have ever met. He has worked tirelessly to be the best , often working long hours to provide an exceptional service to his clients. Adam’s honesty, integrity and passion to deliver has to be commended. Adam and his Team have a great work ethic and will ensure the right result is achieved

Mr Perwaiz Mushtaq

Trusted Universally

Don't just take our word for it.

Excellent
Based on 28 reviews
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Jason Prowse

17 Mar 23
Holborn Adams and Adam Rasul in particular are outstandingly professional, timely, and trustworthy. They have always been there to help In the most dire circumstances and frankly I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my legal well being, unless of course they were referred by HA in the first place, which they have done for me in the past to equal satisfaction .
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Rachel Kennedy

17 Mar 23
I was accused of something terrible, it had a devastating affect on my personal and professional life. Holborn Adams took control of the entire situation saving me from this dreadful allegation and protecting my career and my family. They helped me to navigate each difficult obstacle. I cannot thank them enough for their professionalism, foresight and determination.
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Stephen Poole

17 Mar 23
I highly recommend Holborn Adams. I have mainly dealt with Adam and he is easily approachable and always willing to listen and help where needed. Personally Holborn Adams has supporting our amateur boxing club and events and always had time to spare.. Thank you for your support and I highly recommend their services.
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Adam Rasul

CEO / Founder / Advocate

Pioneer of Pre Charge

Adam is a Solicitor-Advocate with a unique CV that sets the bar higher than most criminal lawyers worldwide.

Adam was one of the youngest lawyers in law society history to establish a law firm within the first year of being newly qualified as a solicitor. He had to present/argue his case to open a law firm (earlier than the 36 month prescribed period) to the Law Society. As a result of presenting his ideas on pioneering pre charge and pro active criminal defence, the law society passed a waiver to permit him to have his own practice before the three year period. His opening of a law firm was supported by Judges, Managing Partners and references from worldwide entrepreneurs.

He has now been running Holborn Adams exclusively for ten years. That is a decade in strict private practice only and pre charge defence.

He has extensive worldwide international criminal defence experience in over 42 countries.

Adam is the pioneer of pre charge representations. He has a recorded history of pre charge that runs longer that any law firm.

His personal success rate on pre charge NO FURTHER ACTION and NOT GUILTY VERDICTS is currently 100%.

Adam has a huge history in criminal and sports law spanning over twenty years (the last ten running his own exclusively private practice), including periods with some of the largest international law firms in the world, such as DLA Piper (magic circle).

Adam has secured landmark results for clients, earning him a reputation of excellence amongst his legal peers and beyond. This being covered in the worlds media.

In addition, Adam acts as a Personal Lawyer to a number of world-renowned sports stars, celebrities and UHNW individuals as ‘their fixer.'

In the last ten years Adam has been acting for companies and individuals worth billions to be their personal lawyer. Acting to preserve their interests and known as the ‘muscle’ in high level disputes, negotiations and legal presence.

Adam regularly travels worldwide, as he is frequently instructed by high-profile clients overseas to attend on their urgent and serious cases that require his specialist expertise.

Adam’s pre charge experience has him travelling worldwide defending clients on the MOST WANTED, Interpol lists, travel bans and worlds most media covered cases. He is brought in because of his quick thinking, solution based, logic and aggressive pro active approach.

“I fight to win” is his motto.

In the last ten years Adam has been seen with OJ Simpsons former legal team in Los Angeles , defending members of Parliament in the United Kingdom and jointly defending clients from Michael Jackson and Chris Brown’s defence legal teams.

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Adam Rasul

Pioneer of pre charge and longest pre charge history as a criminal defence solicitor

Why Our Directors Are The World's Elite Lawyers

Examples of why Holborn Adams’ directors are the worlds elite lawyers:

Billion Pounds

The Directors have collectively defended the largest VAT frauds in UK History.
(Totalling over a billion pounds £1,000,000,000 worth of acquittals).

Worlds Elite Clients

They have and still continue to be personal lawyers for Elite athletes, Royal Families, Judges and Ultra High Net Worth clients world wide. In matters of serious allegations, commercials and crisis management.

Legal 500 Status

The Holborn Adams Directors reached Legal 500 status in a very short space of time given their international recognition to the World's Athletes.

100 Percent Record

The Directors currently have a 100% record of defending rape allegations successfully defended on pre charge. All clients cases were NO FURTHER ACTION.

42 Countries Of Instructions

For nearly two decades, the Directors have been assigned to lead/supervise serious ‘gang land’ murder investigations. Their cases have taken them across the world to now 42 countries of instructions.

Years Of Imprisonment Avoided

In 2022, our success in sexual offence allegations saved clients custody of approximately 400 years of imprisonment across our client base. This is based on the sentencing guidelines council and the allegations his clients faced at that time.

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“We know that we are the best as the best come to us in their hour of need”

Areas We Cover

We have offices across the United Kingdom, USA, and the UAE. In the last 10 years, we have been instructed in over 42 countries.

We also understand that clients during difficult times do not want to be in offices and want their privacy and home comforts. 
Whether it is our offices, yours or indeed coming to your home, we are much happier knowing you're comfortable. 
There is no need to take time off work or change your routine. We work around your needs 24/7.

UK

London Office

125 Old Broad Street, London, EC2N 1 AR

+44 (20) 7205 2303

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UAE

UAE Office

Level 29, Dubai Marina, PO Box 112229

+971 50 254 0127

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UK

Midlands Regional Office

7a & 7b Drayton Manor Drive, Alcester Road, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9RQ

+44 (0) 1789 331 480

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UK

Oxford Office

46 Woodstock Rd Oxford OX2 6HT

+44 (0) 1789 331 480

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America

Beverly Hills Office

North Camden Drive, 2nd Floor, Beverly Hills 90210

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Japan

Japan Office

Tokyo, Shinjuku Minamiguchi 1F & 8F Shinjuku Yamato Building

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Surrey

Surrey Office

Riverbridge House Fetcham Grove Guildford Road Leatherhead Surrey KT22 9AD

+44(0)333 344 2607

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Leeds

Leeds Office

Vicarage Chambers 9 Park Square East Leeds LS1 2LH

+44(0)333 344 2607

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Farnham

Farnham Office

Cheyenne House West Street Farnham GU9 7EQ

+44(0)333 344 2607

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Canterbury

Canterbury Office

27 Castle Street Canterbury CT1 2PX

+44(0)333 344 2607

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Birmingham

Birmingham Office

11 Brindley Place Brunswick Square Birmingham B1 2LP

+44(0)333 344 2607

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Cardiff

Cardiff Office

Albert Road Penarth Cardiff CF64 1FD

+44(0)333 344 2607

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Northampton

Northampton Office

20a-30 Abington Street Northampton NN1 2AJ

+44(0)333 344 2607

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Holborn Adams - Why choose us

Holborn Adams has a phenomenal success rate of pre-charge defence, meaning that individuals can avoid criminal charge altogether.

We provide legal advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with direct access to some of the country’s leading specialist counsel and Queen’s Counsel.

What makes us different

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