Sexual Offences
Sexual Offence Defence Solicitors
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.
Criminal charges looming over you and not sure what to do?
Contact our Manchester-based criminal solicitor team today - we want to help you clear your name.
Defending Against Sexual Offence Allegations
Being accused of a sexual offence is one of the most traumatic life events one can experience. Whether arrested for a single accusation of rape or assault, or as part of a wider investigation into a pattern of behaviour, the stigma associated with these crimes can be devastating. An accusation of any type of sexual offence can significantly damage your reputation, affecting both your personal and professional life.
Not only can prison sentences for these offences be measured in years or even decades, but family life, marriages, careers, and friendships are all at risk from such accusations. Therefore, having a team of legal professionals who understand and can manage the impact of such allegations is crucial.
What are Sexual Offences in the UK?
Sexual offences cover a range of serious crimes, including sexual assault, rape, exploiting others for sexual purposes, and child sexual abuse or grooming. These offences can occur between strangers, current or ex-partners, friends, or family members. There is no time limit for allegations to arise, and there is an increasing number of historical sex crime allegations. Having a strong defence when accused of these serious offences is vital because the accusation alone can destroy a person’s life.
Holborn Adams specialises in defending clients against a wide range of sexual offences,
ensuring that each case is handled with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality. Our
team has a comprehensive understanding of the legal complexities involved in sexual offence cases and works tirelessly to protect our clients’ rights and reputations.
We cover all offences including:
- Sexual offences
- Rape
- Attempted rape
- Sexual assault
- Child sexual assault
- Child pornography
- Indecent images
We Have Vast Experience Defending Against Sexual Charges
Holborn Adams is a specialist law firm which only acts for private clients and has vast
experience in defending cases of rape, sexual abuse, sexual assault and all forms of child
pornography and indecent images.
We act for clients at every stage, from long before arrest and charge right through to Crown Court trial and all the way to appeals against conviction and sentencing.
We will explain exactly how to handle police interviews and immediately lock down any
evidence that may assist your case, whether from witnesses, mobile phones, social media, or any other source.
Holborn Adams has particular expertise in proactive pre-charge defence, looking to engage with the police and prosecutors to avoid charges altogether whilst maintaining confidentiality and protecting your career and reputation.
We Provide You with a Top Tier Defence
The Senior Partner of Holborn Adams, Adam Rasul, deals personally with high-net-worth
clients, often alongside Andrew Ford, one of the country’s leading specialist defence barristers, who has been defending in sexual offence cases for over 20 years. Moreover, all members of the Holborn Adams team are experienced in achieving successful outcomes for private clients in these difficult cases.
We are acutely aware of the sensitivity of cases like this, and we always look to make the
personal side of an investigation easier to bear. This includes supporting clients as they deal with every aspect of a sexual offence investigation, including speaking to partners or associates, where asked to do so. Clients often say that they simply could not have got through the process without the client care and support provided by Holborn Adams lawyers from start to finish, including out-of-hours and over the weekend.
Act Now
Accusations of sexual offences can have life-altering consequences. It is crucial to obtain
specialist legal advice as soon as you become aware of any potential investigation. Delays can be detrimental, and even honest mistakes in communicating with authorities can be used against you in court. Contact Holborn Adams immediately to speak with an expert in sexual offence defence. Our team is available 24/7 to provide the guidance and representation you need to protect your rights and secure the best possible outcome.
Our Fees
Fixed fee defence
Our team will give you a free, no-obligation quote after your initial consultation. We offer a fixed fee service, free of any hidden extra costs. Our firm is exclusively privately-funded meaning we cannot accept any legal aid clients. Your fees secure you a top-tier team and top-tier treatment, covering
Dedicated, experienced legal team.
Ability to get your case dropped before charges.
Representation at interviews and court hearings.
Requests to vary bail conditions where required.
Negotiating with police or prosecutors
Referrals to various support services.
We’re here to help
Frequently asked questions
Here are some answers to our most commonly asked questions - for tailored support with your case, please call us now for a free initial consultation.
Yes - we are proudly accredited by the two largest governing legal bodies in the UK, the Law Society and Legal 500. We are also regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
We have hundreds of client testimonials listed on our website, in addition to reviews on independent review platforms TrustPilot, Google Reviews, and Review Solicitors.
Every case is different. After your initial consultation, we’ll determine which services are best for your defence, and calculate a fixed fee quote for you. The price depends on the complexity of the case, how long it will take, which team members are best for the case, and whether we need to instruct specialists. We do not charge by the hour - only a fixed fee for your whole defence.
When you phone us, you’ll have an initial consultation with a member of our legal team on a completely confidential basis. They will listen to your case and may ask additional questions to get as much detail as possible so the team can decide whether they are the best fit for you. We cannot give exact costs, a timeline, or suggestions on how to proceed in this initial call.After this, they will give your case details to the rest of the team and someone will be in touch with you with a no-obligation fixed fee quote for representation, and some ideas for next steps (such as pre-charge engagement, police interview representation, and similar). It is then up to you whether you’d like to accept the quote and proceed to formally instruct Holborn Adams.
Yes, your initial phone consultation is free of charge. After this, we will give you a free, no-obligation fixed fee quote for using our services.
Yes, when you call us, your call is 100% confidential.
We have a member of our legal team available to speak 24/7, 365 days a year. Whenever you need to speak to someone, you will be connected instantly. All calls are 100% confidential.
No - we are a 100% privately funded firm, meaning we charge a fixed fee for our services. We do not take on legal aid cases. We find that focusing on private cases only allows us to dedicate more time and resources to defending our clients to a much higher degree than firms who are stretched thin by intense legal aid caseloads.
Yes - and it is our ultimate goal with all cases that come to us pre-charge. We believe in a proactive approach, working with you to build a defence that encourages prosecutors and the CPS to drop the case with no further action. Please speak to us as soon as you become aware there are allegations against you. The earlier you reach out, the better.
To decide whether any firm is best to handle your case, you should be asking yourself some key questions:
- How are they funded? - We are a privately funded firm meaning we take on cases for a fixed fee, with no options for legal aid. Some firms are legal aid only or a mix of private defence and legal aid. For the highest level of attention and case preparation, you are best seeking a 100% private firm like us, as we are not stretched thin by a caseload of Government-funded cases.
- Expertise - Our solicitors have diverse experience defending every type of criminal offence. We are, however, specialists in pre-charge defence, fraud, sexual offences, and regulatory investigations, so if your case falls under these categories, we are confident we can secure the best outcome for you.
- Location - We have offices all over the world. We can travel to you and offer remote conferencing services to make things easiest for you.
- Reviews - Our client testimonials speak for themselves. You’ll see hundreds of glowing reviews on our website, as well as on independent review sites like Review Solicitors, Google Reviews, and TrustPilot.
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.
