Hickman & Rose represent individual and corporate clients caught up in the most serious legal difficulties.

Hickman & Rose are litigation specialists.

We use the skills and strategies of both criminal and civil litigation to provide our clients with the best possible legal advice, whatever problems they face.

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Practice areas

Business Crime

Business Crime

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Serious & General Crime

Serious & General Crime

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Regulatory Law

Regulatory Law

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Civil Litigation

Civil Litigation

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Inquests & Public Inquiries

Inquests & Public Inquiries

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Human Rights & Judicial Review

Human Rights & Judicial Review

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Our Team

Hickman & Rose’s lawyers are acknowledged among the best in the country at representing individuals and organisations caught up in the most serious – and consequential – legal difficulties.

Experts in criminal, regulatory and civil law, our specialist solicitors and barristers come together to work in bespoke multi-disciplinary teams, each of which is tailored to a client’s needs.

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‘Hickman & Rose is an absolute powerhouse and the quality is unbelievable.’

Chambers UK Guide, 2025

‘Hickman & Rose provide a Rolls-Royce service.’

Chambers UK Guide, 2025

‘Their unwavering commitment to justice and their ability to think outside the box sets them apart.’

Legal 500, 2025

‘A truly excellent service - I thoroughly recommend this team when crisis hits.'

Legal 500, 2025

‘The team are genuine experts in their field and demonstrate a level of skill and talent that is industry leading.’

Legal 500, 2025

'They combine a good balance of big picture and strategy with amazing attention to detail.'

Legal 500, 2025

Our Story

Established in 1991 with a founding commitment to hold the state to account, Hickman & Rose is now one of the UK’s leading litigation boutiques.

We are a ‘go to’ firm for corporate crime, White-Collar fraud and privately funded serious and general crime cases. We handle the sensitive legal affairs of clients who demand a high level of discretion. We are respected for our pioneering human rights and civil liberties work, particularly as it relates to the criminal justice system.

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Hickman & Rose appeal wins Global Investigations Review’s ‘most important case of the year’

Hickman & Rose appeal wins Global Investigations Review’s ‘most important case of the year’

Hickman & Rose’s landmark appeal to the Supreme Court in relation to LIBOR and EURIBOR has won Global Investigations Review’s ‘Most Important Court Case of the Year’.

Ben Rose, Tom…

Hickman & Rose recognised again in The Times’ list of best law firms

Hickman & Rose recognised again in The Times’ list of best law firms

Hickman & Rose has been recognised again by The Times newspaper as one of the best law firms in England and Wales.

Hickman & Rose has featured in The Times’ Best Law Firms list since it…

INQUEST responds to Home Office proposals which further undermine police accountability

INQUEST responds to Home Office proposals which further undermine police accountability

Today, the Home Office has published its response to a rapid review into police accountability.

This review was announced in October 2024 following the acquittal of Metropolitan Police…

Christopher Houssemayne du Boulay in Law360 on claims SFO discourages internal criticism

Christopher Houssemayne du Boulay in Law360 on claims SFO discourages internal criticism

Hickman & Rose partner Christopher Houssemayne du Boulay has been quoted in a Law360 article examining claims by former SFO investigator Philip Jackson that the agency discourages staff from…

Hickman & Rose is top-ranked firm across all major legal directories

Hickman & Rose is top-ranked firm across all major legal directories

Hickman & Rose’s status as one of the country’s leading law firms has been confirmed in the latest edition of the Chambers & Partners legal directory.

The firm’s Business Crime,…

Hickman & Rose Supreme Court appeal shortlisted for global ‘Case of the Year’

Hickman & Rose Supreme Court appeal shortlisted for global ‘Case of the Year’

Hickman & Rose client Carlo Palombo’s successful appeal to the Supreme Court against conviction has been shortlisted for Global Investigations Review’s ‘Case of the Year’.

Represented by Ben…

Three H&R departments ranked in Legal 500’s  leading Tier 1 category

Three H&R departments ranked in Legal 500’s leading Tier 1 category

Hickman & Rose is delighted to announce that two more of its departments have been elevated to the leading Tier 1 category in the latest edition of the Legal 500 directory.

The Business Crime…

What are the consequences of an arrest for supporting Palestine Action?

What are the consequences of an arrest for supporting Palestine Action?

The UK Government’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation means anyone who expresses public support for the organisation is liable for arrest.

Under s.12 of the…

Tom Bushnell promoted to partner in Business Crime and Regulatory Law department

Tom Bushnell promoted to partner in Business Crime and Regulatory Law department

Hickman & Rose is delighted to announce that Tom Bushnell will become a partner in the firm’s Business Crime and Regulatory Law department.

Tom initially joined Hickman & Rose as a…