# Holborn Adams | Criminal Defence Solicitors

> Holborn Adams is a 100% privately funded UK criminal law firm, established in 2013, specialising in pre-charge representation, sexual offences, fraud, and regulatory defence. Founded by Adam Rasul — one of the UK's foremost pre-charge defence solicitors — the firm operates exclusively on a private, fixed-fee basis and is accredited by the Law Society, Legal 500, and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

## About

- Website: https://www.holbornadams.com
- Founded: 2013
- Founder & CEO: Adam Rasul (British Solicitor-Advocate)
- Head Office: 125 Old Broad St, City of London, London, EC2N 1AR
- Phone: +44 (20) 3870 2249
- Email: law@holbornadams.com
- Funding Model: 100% privately funded — fixed-fee only, no legal aid
- Availability: 24/7, 365 days a year
- TrustPilot Score: 5.0 from 200+ independent reviews
- Experience: 75+ years combined experience defending clients
- Reviews: 500+ five-star independent reviews (TrustPilot, Google, Review Solicitors)

## Core Specialisms

- Pre-Charge Representation (UK's longest-specialising firm in this area)
- Sexual Offence Defence
- Fraud & Financial Crime Defence
- Regulatory & Disciplinary Investigations
- Crisis Management for Criminal Cases
- Celebrity & High-Profile Client Representation


## Sexual Offences

- [Sexual Offences Overview](https://www.holbornadams.com/sexual-offence-solicitors)
- [Indecent Images Solicitors](https://www.holbornadams.com/offence/indecent-images)
- [Rape & Sexual Assault Solicitors](https://www.holbornadams.com/offence/rape-and-sexual-assault)
- [Sexual Communications with a Child](https://www.holbornadams.com/offence/sexual-communications)
- [Historic Sex Abuse](https://www.holbornadams.com/offence/historic-sex-abuse)
- [Indecent Exposure Solicitors](https://www.holbornadams.com/offence/indecent-exposure)
- [Revenge Porn Solicitors](https://www.holbornadams.com/offence/revenge-porn)
- [Sexual Offence Solicitors](https://www.holbornadams.com/offence/sexual-offences)

## Fraud Offences

- [Fraud Offences Overview](https://www.holbornadams.com/fraud-offence-solicitors)
- [Serious Fraud Solicitors](https://www.holbornadams.com/offence/serious-fraud)
- [Tax Fraud Solicitors](https://www.holbornadams.com/offence/tax-fraud)
- [Money Laundering Solicitors](https://www.holbornadams.com/offence/money-laundering)
- [HMRC Investigations](https://www.holbornadams.com/offence/hmrc-investigations)
- [VAT Fraud Solicitors](https://www.holbornadams.com/offence/vat-fraud)
- [Mortgage Fraud Solicitors](https://www.holbornadams.com/offence/mortgage-fraud)
- [Insurance Fraud Solicitors](https://www.holbornadams.com/offence/insurance-fraud)
- [Bounce Back Loan Fraud](https://www.holbornadams.com/offence/bounce-back-loan-fraud)
- [Unexplained Wealth Orders](https://www.holbornadams.com/offence/unexplained-wealth-order)
- [Tax Evasion & Avoidance](https://www.holbornadams.com/offence/tax-evasion-and-avoidance)
- [Confiscation & Asset Restraint](https://www.holbornadams.com/offence/confiscation-and-asset-restraint)

## Regulatory Offences

- [Regulatory & Disciplinary Investigations](https://www.holbornadams.com/offences/regulatory-offences)
- [Health & Safety Investigations](https://www.holbornadams.com/offences/health-and-safety-investigations)
- [GDPR, Data Protection & Regulatory Defence](https://www.holbornadams.com/offences/gdpr-data-protection-and-regulatory-defence-solicitors)
- [Military Law Solicitors](https://www.holbornadams.com/offences/military-solicitors)
- [Sports Law Solicitors](https://www.holbornadams.com/offences/sports-lawyer)
- [Trading Standards Defence](https://www.holbornadams.com/offences/trading-standards)

## Legal Services

- [Pre-Charge Representation](https://www.holbornadams.com/services/solicitor-pre-charge-representation)
- [Post-Charge Representation](https://www.holbornadams.com/offence/post-charge-representation)
- [Crisis Management for Criminal Cases](https://www.holbornadams.com/offence/crisis-management-for-criminal-cases)
- [Dawn Raid Representation](https://www.holbornadams.com/services/dawn-raid-representation)
- [Celebrity Representation](https://www.holbornadams.com/services/celebrity-representation)
- [Bail Applications & Bail Variation](https://www.holbornadams.com/services/bail-applications-and-bail-variation)
- [Criminal Interview Advice & Representation](https://www.holbornadams.com/services/criminal-interview-advice-and-representation)
- [Criminal Law](https://www.holbornadams.com/services/criminal-law)
- [Top Tier Legal Representation](https://www.holbornadams.com/specialist-representation-for-high-stakes-cases)

## Pre-Charge Representation

> Pre-charge representation is legal defence provided before any formal criminal charges are made. Holborn Adams specialises in closing cases at this stage — avoiding charges entirely — through strategic representations to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and police.

- Overview Page: https://www.holbornadams.com/services/solicitor-pre-charge-representation
- Pre-Charge Solicitor Explained: https://www.holbornadams.com/services/pre-charge-solicitor-representation-explained
- What is Pre-Charge Engagement?: https://www.holbornadams.com/post/pre-charge-engagement
- Guide to Pre-Charge Bail: https://www.holbornadams.com/post/your-complete-guide-to-pre-charge-bail-in-the-uk

### What Pre-Charge Representation Covers
- Challenging illegal arrests and searches
- Seeking return of seized items (e.g. phones, devices)
- Identifying flaws in prosecution evidence
- Addressing legal errors by investigators
- Gathering witness and expert evidence proactively
- Written representations to the CPS or police
- Representation at voluntary police interviews
- Pre-charge engagement meetings with investigators
- Bail applications and bail variation
- Advising on interview strategy under caution

### Offence Types Covered at Pre-Charge Stage
- Fraud Offences: https://www.holbornadams.com/offence/serious-fraud
- Money Laundering: https://www.holbornadams.com/offence/money-laundering
- Sexual Offences: https://www.holbornadams.com/offence/sexual-offences
- Indecent Images: https://www.holbornadams.com/offence/indecent-images
- Violent Crime: https://www.holbornadams.com/post/how-long-do-police-have-to-investigate-crime
- Road Traffic & Motoring Offences: https://www.holbornadams.com/offences/road-traffic-and-motoring-offences
- Drugs Offences: https://www.holbornadams.com/post/criminal-defence-lawyers-for-drug-offence-cases
- Regulatory & Disciplinary Offences: https://www.holbornadams.com/offences/regulatory-offences
- All other criminal offences

### Pre-Charge Blog & Educational Content
- [Pre-Charge Engagement in Sexual Offence Cases](https://www.holbornadams.com/post/pre-charge-engagement-in-sexual-offence-cases)
- [Pre-Charge Engagement in 2025: What You Need to Know](https://www.holbornadams.com/post/pre-charge-engagement-2025)
- [Holborn Adams' Pre-Charge Strategy: Inside Our Approach](https://www.holbornadams.com/post/holborn-adams-pre-charge-strategy)
- [Falsely Accused of Sexual Assault](https://www.holbornadams.com/post/help-ive-been-falsely-accused-of-sexual-assault)
- [Your Complete Guide to Pre-Charge Bail in the UK](https://www.holbornadams.com/post/your-complete-guide-to-pre-charge-bail-in-the-uk)
- [How Long Does it Take Police to Search a Phone?](https://www.holbornadams.com/post/how-long-does-it-take-police-to-search-a-phone-in-the-uk)

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## Post-Charge Representation

> Post-charge representation is legal defence provided after criminal charges have been formally made. Holborn Adams aims to get charges dropped before trial through written representations to the CPS, or to achieve a not guilty verdict / reduced sentence at trial.

- Overview Page: https://www.holbornadams.com/offence/post-charge-representation

### What Post-Charge Representation Covers
- Case review and evidence analysis
- Written representations to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
- Arguing the Evidential Test (insufficient prospect of conviction)
- Arguing the Public Interest Test (not in public interest to prosecute)
- Plea hearings
- Arguing for bail vs custody
- Appealing bail conditions
- Pre-trial hearings
- Gathering new evidence and expert testimony
- Independent analysis of prosecution evidence
- Full representation at trial
- Appealing a conviction

### Arguments Made in Post-Charge Representations
- Insufficient, inadmissible, or contradictory evidence
- Case not in the public interest
- Overcharging or incorrect charge applied
- Procedural failures undermining a fair trial
- New evidence casting doubt on prosecution case
- Human rights violations

### Post-Charge Case Types Handled
- Sexual offences (rape, sexual assault, indecent images)
- Fraud and financial crime (VAT fraud, money laundering, HMRC)
- Regulatory and disciplinary matters
- All serious criminal offences

### Post-Charge Blog & Educational Content
- [Appealing a Conviction: When Post-Charge Solicitors Step In](https://www.holbornadams.com/post/appealing-a-conviction-when-post-charge-solicitors-step-in)
- [Bail Applications: How Post-Charge Solicitors Can Help](https://www.holbornadams.com/post/bail-applications-how-post-charge-solicitors-can-help)
- [How Post-Charge Solicitors Prepare for Trial](https://www.holbornadams.com/post/how-post-charge-solicitors-prepare-for-trial)

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.holbornadams.com)
- [About Us](https://www.holbornadams.com/about-us)
- [Meet the Team](https://www.holbornadams.com/cat/meet-the-team)
- [Client Testimonials](https://www.holbornadams.com/client-testimonials)
- [Office Locations](https://www.holbornadams.com/cat/our-offices)
- [Recent Cases & Results](https://www.holbornadams.com/cat/recent-cases)
- [Legal FAQs](https://www.holbornadams.com/frequently-asked-questions)
- [Videos & Media](https://www.holbornadams.com/cat/video-media)
- [Blog & News](https://www.holbornadams.com/cat/blog)
- [Find Your Offence](https://www.holbornadams.com/find-offence)
- [Contact Us](https://www.holbornadams.com/contact-us)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.holbornadams.com/legal-pages/privacy-policy)

## Blog / Educational Content

- [What is Pre-Charge Engagement?](https://www.holbornadams.com/post/pre-charge-engagement)
- [Complete Guide to Pre-Charge Bail in the UK](https://www.holbornadams.com/post/your-complete-guide-to-pre-charge-bail-in-the-uk)
- [Pre-Charge Representation in High-Profile Cases](https://www.holbornadams.com/post/pre-charge-representation-in-high-profile-cases)
- [The Future of Criminal Law Solicitors in the UK](https://www.holbornadams.com/post/the-future-of-criminal-law-solicitors-in-the-uk)
- [Local vs National Criminal Defence: Choosing the Right Firm](https://www.holbornadams.com/post/choosing-a-local-vs-national-criminal-defence-firm)
- [Pre-Charge Representation: Why Experience Matters](https://www.holbornadams.com/post/why-experience-matters-in-pre-charge-representation)
- [The Value of Pre-Charge Representation in Criminal Cases](https://www.holbornadams.com/post/the-importance-of-pre-charge-representation-in-criminal-cases)
- [How to Choose the Right Criminal Defence Solicitor](https://www.holbornadams.com/post/how-to-choose-the-right-criminal-defence-solicitor)
- [The Role of Criminal Defence Lawyers in Serious Cases](https://www.holbornadams.com/post/the-role-of-criminal-defence-lawyers-in-serious-cases)

## Accreditations & Memberships

- Law Society (Accredited — Criminal Litigation)
- Legal 500 (Hall of Fame 2026 | Leading Partner 2026)
- Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
- Review Solicitors
- TrustPilot (5.0 rating)

## Social Media

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/holborn-adams-limited/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@holbornadams
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holbornadams/
- Instagram (Pre-Charge): https://www.instagram.com/prechargesolicitors/