Military Law

Our Military Team recognises service life is unique and those who serve require expert representation by those who understand the service environment and justice system.

Our expertise

Our team is a unique collaboration of specialist barristers with expertise in criminal, military, civil and family law who have additional expertise in service law and life which they bring to bear to give service personnel, both serving and retired the best possible outcomes. We can work directly with service personnel in need of help as well as accepting instructions from Solicitors in the more traditional manner.

Our barristers have been involved in some of the most important service law cases of the last fifteen years as well as representing individual service personnel at every level in the Criminal, Service and Family Justice Systems as well as in front of senior commanders and tribunals. Members are regularly instructed to represent service personnel accused of serious offences and in complex family law proceedings where knowledge of the three services and their regulations is vital.

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Court Martial

From minor disciplinary matters through to murder and manslaughter, sexual offences to JPA fraud and misconduct on operations

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Summary Hearings

Advice and drafting of statements

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Major Administrative Action

Advice and representation at all levels of MAA (Tri-Service)
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CDT Failure

Advice and representation aimed at retention in service (Tri-Service)
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Inquests

Advice and representation for service personnel or their families
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Service Inquiries

Advice and representation for potentially affected persons
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Overseas

Providing advice and representation in the Sovereign Base Area, British Overseas Territories and under British Force Status Agreements

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Family Children

Including Child Arrangment Orders and Removal out of Jurisdiction

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Divorce

Financial relief matters including splitting of assets

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Criminal (Civilian)

Ranging from driving offences to sexual offences, firearms offences and violent offences in the Crown and Magistrates’ Court

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Pensions

War Pensions Tribunal, Divorce (Financial Remedies)

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Landlord and Tenant

Advising and representing SPs renting their properties while posted or as investments

Why choose our Team

Our Military Team offers exceptionally high-quality advice and representation thanks to the wide ranging expertise of its members; many of whom have national reputations, and have led or have been led in the most serious matters. With a team who live and work nationally they are able to extend their expertise across the Country whether that be in person or remote. Augmented by one of the leading Silks in the field and one of the leading academics and authors on Military Justice in the UK, the team has a formidable depth of expertise.

The Team prides itself on its service knowledge and experience, and being able to provide effective, pragmatic advice alongside robust representation for those who instruct them. They are held in high regard as experts in their fields as evidenced by repeat instructions they receive from specialist military firms nationwide.

Team philosophy

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Pragmatic and Sensible

Dealing with cases sensibly, sensitivity and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

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Client Focused

Ensuring we are approachable so we can relate to clients and understand their needs but whilst remaining professional to secure the best outcome.

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Committed to Excellence

Keeping up to date with the Law and channeling our expertise into ensuring first class advice and representation for our clients.