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Your Success-Driven Legal Team

Meet the team behind the UK’s leading pre-charge, private criminal defence firm. Specialising in fraud, sexual, and regulatory offences, we combine exceptional legal expertise with a genuine commitment to your well-being. We’re here to protect your future - while supporting you every step of the way.

Adam Rasul

CEO
Prevention is better than cure. We fight to win.
Holborn Adams' founder, Adam, is the pioneer of pre-charge defence, securing landmark results in criminal and sports law that have earned him the nickname "the fixer".

Andrew Ford

Director
A stitch in time saves nine.
Director Andrew Ford skilfully defends the most complex criminal cases, settling them with no further action. He specialises in pre-charge sexual offence cases.

Natasha Shim

Director
Leave no stone unturned.
Natasha has an extraordinary track record of case wins, particularly in pre-charge representation for professionals and complex fraud cases.

Chris Derrig

Director
If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.
Director Chris has 31+ years in the legal sector, excelling in finance and practice management. He’s known for his expertise in compliance and client care.

Ria Ashcroft

Head of Crime & Regulatory
Pleasure in the jobs puts perfection in the work.
Ria has extensive experience in criminal defence, handling serious cases with a professional, sensitive approach. She's passionate about client care and justice.

Fay Ashton

Senior Case Manager
Defence is our best attack.
Fay has extensive legal experience managing criminal case loads. She has a sensitive approach which puts clients at ease, whilst instilling them with confidence.

Rozhin Tajermanshadi

Senior Solicitor
Legal representation is about amplifying the voices of those who seek fairness and justice.
Ro is a solicitor specialising in serious criminal defence, providing comprehensive representation and building strong, supportive client relationships.

Yasmin Osman

Solicitor
Justice knows no boundaries, every voice deserves to be heard.
Yasmin is a solicitor with expertise in white-collar crime, healthcare regulation, and trading standards. She prioritises the well-being of her clients.

Katie Lockhart

Solicitor
The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
Katie is a dedicated solicitor with experience in both criminal defence and prosecution. She is particularly skilled at representing vulnerable clients.

Paige Cairns

Solicitor
The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.
Solicitor Paige has rich experience specialising in sexual offence defence. She puts great emphasis on the well-being of her clients through the process.

Geena Anderson

Trainee Solicitor
Focus on the solution, not the problem.
Geena has experience at the Ministry of Justice and specialises in criminal and family law. She’s known for her attention to detail and passion for the justice system.

Ara Brace-Sartaj

Trainee Solicitor
Client care is at the heart of every step, decision and active approach we endeavour.
Ara is a paralegal with a special interest in fraud offences. She takes a proactive approach wherever possible to prevent her clients from ever being charged.

Lauren Parker

Office Manager
If you have the courage to begin, you have the courage to succeed.
Lauren brings unique and transferable skills from a decade in the beauty industry, with client experience and operational efficiency as her top priorities.

Emily Osborne

Senior Paralegal
Put in the work, get the results.
Emily is an experienced criminal and family law professional, offering client-focused advice with a passion for advocacy and handling high-pressure cases.

Judie Nyamaparo

Paralegal
Justice is about fairness, advocacy and ensuring every voice is heard.
Judie is an experienced criminal law paralegal with an LLB law degree. She excels in research, case management, and client support, ensuring professionalism in every case.

Keir Rowsell

Senior Paralegal
All aspects are important, but success is found in the detail.
Keir is a dedicated criminal defence paralegal with a forensics background, focused on achieving the best outcomes and providing top-quality client care.

Charlotte Farrugia

Paralegal
People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.
Charlotte is an experienced paralegal with a keen interest in cases that combine criminal and family law. Her approachable demeanour puts clients at ease.

Jack Mapplebeck

Paralegal
The harder the battle, the sweeter the victory.
Jack has experience in serious sexual offence cases and regulatory law. He has a compassionate approach, getting results whilst offering client support.

Chanel Mullings

Junior Paralegal
Wake up with determination. Go to bed with satisfaction.
Junior Paralegal Chanel is passionate about criminal and medical law - she puts theory into practice in cases she works on at Holborn Adams.

Trusted by clients

Top-rated legal defence and client care

Our clients feel supported, not just in their legal defence, but as individuals facing challenging times. We provide expert representation as well as the guidance, emotional support, and resources they need, which is why we consistently receive glowing reviews.