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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'Close to perfection'

Legal 500, 2026

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

Chambers UK, 2025

'An exceptional team providing an exceptional service'

Chambers HNW, 2026

'There aren't enough superlatives to do this firm justice. Each and every solicitor is at the top of their game'

Chambers UK Guide, 2026

‘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 brilliant team with no weak links...incredibly committed and knowledgeable.'

Chambers UK, 2026

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

Legal 500, 2025

'Exceptional dedication to their clients'

Legal 500, 2026

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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Jenny Wiltshire issues statement on behalf of client Rajiv Menon KC

Jenny Wiltshire issues statement on behalf of client Rajiv Menon KC

Hickman & Rose’s Jenny Wiltshire has issued a statement to the press regarding the contempt of court proceedings faced by her client, the barrister Rajiv Menon KC of Garden Court Chambers.

Mr…

Jenny Wiltshire in Law Society Gazette on impact of social media influencers on criminal trials

Jenny Wiltshire in Law Society Gazette on impact of social media influencers on criminal trials

Hickman & Rose’s Head of Serious and General Crime Jenny Wiltshire has spoken to the Law Society Gazette about the impact social media ‘influencers’ can have on a fair trial.

Jenny, together…

FCA discontinues market abuse case against Hickman & Rose client

FCA discontinues market abuse case against Hickman & Rose client

The FCA’s Regulatory Decisions Committee has discontinued market abuse proceedings brought against a Hickman & Rose client.

Hickman & Rose’s client was accused of disclosing…

Hickman & Rose again ranked “Band 1” for financial crime defence in Chambers HNW guide

Hickman & Rose again ranked “Band 1” for financial crime defence in Chambers HNW guide

Hickman & Rose is pleased to be recognised again by Chambers & Partners’ High Net Worth guide as operating at the highest possible level for financial crime defence.

For the fourth year…

Abuse of trust sexual offences: what are they? How do prosecutions work? What steps should accused people take?

Abuse of trust sexual offences: what are they? How do prosecutions work? What steps should accused people take?

Criminal conduct often involves the exploitation of trust. But while many criminal offences involve a breach of trust, “abuse of position of trust” has a specific meaning in relation to sexual…

‘Top Boy’ actor Micheal Ward cleared of all charges

‘Top Boy’ actor Micheal Ward cleared of all charges

Hickman & Rose’s Humzah Ilyas has featured in the UK and international media following the acquittal of his and Jenny Wiltshire’s client Micheal Ward of all charges after a trial at Snaresbrook…

Jenny Wiltshire and Bartholomew Dalton on retrospective application of Sexual Offences Act

Jenny Wiltshire and Bartholomew Dalton on retrospective application of Sexual Offences Act

Bartholomew Dalton and Jenny Wiltshire have written an article for Criminal Law Week on the CPS’s “most surprising” retrospective application of the law which makes adult rape committed overseas…

“Here we go again…again” Bartholomew Dalton on another prison habeas corpus scandal

“Here we go again…again” Bartholomew Dalton on another prison habeas corpus scandal

Senior Associate Bartholomew Dalton has written for Criminal Law Week about the disturbing case of an 18-year-old remand prisoner who was held unlawfully in prison for six days after he should have…

Extra-territoriality and public inquiries: Divisional Court rules overseas witnesses can be compelled to attend public inquiries

Extra-territoriality and public inquiries: Divisional Court rules overseas witnesses can be compelled to attend public inquiries

For the first time, the High Court has fully examined the law concerning a public inquiry’s ability to compel in-person attendance of a witness living overseas. In this blog, civil litigation…