Graham Wilkinson | Senior Legal Consultant

Graham is a highly skilled Senior Legal Consultant with over 25 years’ experience in representing clients involved in serious and complex criminal cases across the UK. Known for his in-depth case preparation and a client-focused approach, he is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Graham is particularly skilled in representing the most serious of crimes including murder, fraud, serious violence, firearms, and gang related crime. He has dealt with a number of drug conspiracies recently some of which contained an encro chat element. Graham is also experienced in working on numerous high-profile cases, consistently showcasing his expertise with his comprehensive and practical advice throughout all elements process.

Graham is dedicated to delivering honest, clear and effective communication from the police station all the way to the Crown Court. Clients appreciate the close contact he maintains throughout their cases, ensuring they are fully informed and supported. His close professional relationship with respected barristers across many areas of the criminal field attest to the reputation he has achieved.

Notable cases include:

  • Murder: Successfully defended a client charged with murder and firearms offences. The client was eventually acquitted in the second trial after an initial hung jury. Graham’s close work with forensic experts helped to unearth compelling evidence to secure a not guilty verdict. Client was the only defendant of the 5 co-defendants to be found not guilty.

  • Murder: The Crown were forced to offered no evidence to a charge of murder and an alternative charge of manslaughter after Graham and his team made numerous submissions based on the lack of evidence which was highlighted by numerous and strong applications for disclosure. Graham is a true believer that the secret to success in many case lies in disclosure requests.

  • Conspiracy to supply drugs: Graham often defends clients involved in complex conspiracies to supply drugs on large scales, including defendants involved in county lines and using ‘encrochat’. Most recently Graham forced the Crown to offer no evidence on a possession with intent to supply class A case after his in-depth case preparation revealed there was insufficient evidence against the defendant for the case to proceed to trial. 

  • Violent gang crime: Successfully defended a client charged with kidnap, robbery, false imprisonment, blackmail and burglary. Not guilty verdicts were returned on all counts.

  • Attempted Murder and Possession of a firearm: Successfully forced the prosecution to offer no evidence after a persuasive application to dismiss the charges against his client was submitted. Graham worked closely with counsel to ensure that this case did not go to trial as he was sure that there was a lack of evidence necessary to prosecute.

  • Kidnap: Crown offered no evidence 2 days before trial.

  • Fraud: Represented a client in a multimillion-pound HMRC fraud involving over 40 co-defendants.

  • Robbery: multi-handed conspiracy to steal cars amounting to nearly £400,000. Crown offered no evidence after careful case preparation alongside counsel.

Client testimonials:

  • ‘The effort and work from Graham was to its finest, he really stood by my case and fought until I got the best outcome. Graham kept my mind at ease and kept me in the loop throughout. I am forever grateful to Graham, as I believe I would not have got the outcome I wanted if it wasn’t for Graham’s effort.’

  • ‘From start to finish Graham has been extremely professional. Graham has gone above and beyond for my case, and I would certainly use Graham again if I needed help. I would highly recommend him.’
  • ‘I worked with Ciara and Graham and they are best in the business, I couldn’t recommend better people.’
  • ‘Graham and Ciara were very helpful with my case and helped me throughout the whole duration. Would highly recommend using them.’