Andrew Ford
A stitch in time saves nine.
Andrew is a highly experienced and talented solicitor. Bringing with him experience from magic circle firms, Andrew’s personal and conscientious approach is suited to the needs of those facing criminal allegations. Conscious that each client has much at stake, Andrew has an enviable record of avoiding charges being brought against his clients by virtue of his pre-charge advice and skilful representation.
Working exclusively with those who can privately fund their own representation, Andrew’s clients include professional sportspeople, medical professionals, and those of high net-worth. Andrew is considered a ‘rising star’ in both criminal and sports law.
Andrew’s skill and forensic approach means many cases result in ‘no further action’ and avoid the adverse consequences of being charged. These cases, however, are often complex and require discretion, involving investigations and prosecutions brought by the Serious Fraud Office, National Crime Agency, Crown Prosecution Service and regulators (incorporating professional discipline).
Andrew has been described by past clients as “professional”, “amenable” and “knowledgeable”.
Andrew is seen as a “go to” lawyer in the country for those subject to investigation for sexual offences, in particular allegations relating to online conduct. He has successfully diverted many suspects, in such cases as section 15A offences and matters contrary to the Protection of Children Act, away from prosecution. This has prevented media attention, damage to careers and damage to family lives.
Media Law
Recent assessed as “Excellent” in a Public Relations and Crisis Management assessment, Andrew possesses the knowledge and experience to prevent damaging stories reaching the news.
On behalf of his clients, Andrew has successfully avoided the publishing of many news stories which would have led to significant PR damage. Such clients include; large corporates, private individuals and charities.
Dispute resolution & Sports Law
Andrew also represents the interests of those embroiled in disputes or potential litigation. Many such cases have been resolved in a cost-effective way for Andrew’s clients without media scrutiny, one such recent case involved a premiership footballer. Having played sport himself at a high-level, Andrew’s insight makes him a trusted advisor to professional sportspeople across the world. He advises on contractual matters, negotiations and disciplinary proceedings.
Our team tirelessly defends some of the world’s most complex, highest-profile cases. Here is a taste of some of the most recent successful cases we worked on.
Young Student Accused of Rape - Case Dropped
Client is an international student who was charged with rape after allegations being made by two separate complainants. The case proceeded to a two week trial. Following trial, the jury returned a verdict in relation to one of the allegations and were undecided in relation to the other thus resulting in a hung jury. The Prosecution took the decision to commence with a retrial in relation to the undecided matter. On day two of the retrial there was a lengthy abuse of process argument advanced by Holborn Adams, which resulted in the case being discontinued.
University Graduate Accused of Rape - Charges Dropped For Our Client
Holborn Adams successfully represented a client who was arrested for rape shortly after graduating university. Within 4 weeks of instructing Holborn Adams and serving emergency representations of the police, the matter was concluded with no further action.
Sexual communications with a child - Suspended Sentence
Holborn Adams successfully represented a client for an allegation of sexual communications with a child and inciting a child who engaged in sexual activity. Although these charges pass the custody threshold, our client received a Suspended Sentence following our representations at court.
Our clients praise not only our results, but also the way we treat them. They feel informed, supported, and genuinely cared for. Read their experiences below.
We felt our nightmare situation was understood and we felt in safe hands
I am so pleased I and my wife found, and I am now being represented and supported by Holborn Adams on a very serious but malicious and false allegation that has already wrecked our mental health and family relationships even before a charge has been brought. After the initial engagement with Fay and Andrew we felt our nightmare situation was understood and we felt in safe hands. Working with Ara since then has given us hope we could get through this awful situation; she is knowledgeable, passionate for her work and goes beyond to understand and work with the emotional rollercoaster our life has become through supporting us as people as well as the technicalities of the case and Pre-Charge Representation. We are halfway through this and with Ara, Andrew and Council we are praying for the right outcome and feel the Holborn Adams team, led by Ara is the right team to achieve this. Thank you.
You helped make what was a mentally traumatic process much more bearable.
I just wanted to extend a note of thank you in dealing with my recent case. From what was literally one of the worst weeks of my life, you guys offered fantastic support - Andrew, from our initial phone calls you came across as much more understanding and caring about the situation than any of the other solicitors I spoke to and that made a big difference to me in informing my choice to work with you. Ara, you have been fantastic also- from early phone calls and face to face meetings your level of care and reassurance has been superb - always available at the end of the phone or whatsapp, the pre charge process you walked me through to drafting my letter of apology was the correct approach to make and ended with the best result for me in my situation. Accompanying me to interview and final sign-off at the police station was much appreciated too- you helped make what was a mentally traumatic process much more bearable and understandable - thank you. And Ria, thank you for the time at the station and guiding me through the whole ‘no-comment’ process- the right choice to make in the situation. So, a huge thanks for helping me through this, and hopefully I never have to make a call to you guys again!
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