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

'Extremely professional and passionate, and deal with everyone with integrity'

Legal 500, 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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Christopher Houssemayne du Boulay in Financial Times article about SFO “on the ropes”

Christopher Houssemayne du Boulay in Financial Times article about SFO “on the ropes”

Business Crime partner Christopher Houssmayne du Boulay has been quoted in a Financial Times feature entitled “Britain’s fraudbuster on the ropes”.

Pointing out that the Serious Fraud Office has,…

“The nerdiest detective novel ever”: how Hickman & Rose exposed the SFO’s e-disclosure disaster

“The nerdiest detective novel ever”: how Hickman & Rose exposed the SFO’s e-disclosure disaster

Global Investigations Review has published a video of its interview with business crime partner Christopher Houssemayne du Boulay in which Christopher explains, in detail, the process by which he…

Toby Wilton is LSG’s “Lawyer in the News” for work on Andrew Malkinson matter

Toby Wilton is LSG’s “Lawyer in the News” for work on Andrew Malkinson matter

Toby Wilton has been profiled in the Law Society Gazette as its “Lawyer in the News” following the conviction of an individual for sexual offences for which Andrew Malkinson was…

Hickman & Rose client Stobbs wins IP-related contempt of court action

Hickman & Rose client Stobbs wins IP-related contempt of court action

Hickman & Rose’s client, the specialist intellectual property law firm Stobbs, has succeeded in striking out an application for contempt of court made against it, and two of its solicitors, in…

Toby Wilton in media following conviction in rape case for which Andrew Malkinson falsely blamed

Toby Wilton in media following conviction in rape case for which Andrew Malkinson falsely blamed

Hickman & Rose’s Toby Wilton has appeared in the media following the conviction of an individual for a rape for which Andrew Malkinson spent 17 years in prison before having his conviction…

Christopher Houssemayne du Boulay interviewed about SFO disclosure problems at GIR Live

Christopher Houssemayne du Boulay interviewed about SFO disclosure problems at GIR Live

Business Crime partner Christopher Houssemayne du Boulay appeared on stage at Global Investigations Review’s GIR Live event in London to discuss the SFO’s problems with e-disclosure.

Interviewed…

Hickman & Rose shortlisted for Financial Crime and Investigations Team of the Year

Hickman & Rose shortlisted for Financial Crime and Investigations Team of the Year

Hickman & Rose is delighted to be shortlisted for Financial Crime and Investigations Team of the Year by the compilers of Chambers & Partners’ High Net Worth guide.

The firm’s…

Christopher Houssemayne du Boulay in The Guardian on FCA’s AI contract with Palantir

Christopher Houssemayne du Boulay in The Guardian on FCA’s AI contract with Palantir

Business Crime partner Christopher Houssemayne du Boulay has spoken to The Guardian about the FCA’s decision to allow the AI company Palantir access to its data.

The newspaper reports that…

Tom Bushnell examines High Court JR costs ruling in Lloyd’s Law Reports

Tom Bushnell examines High Court JR costs ruling in Lloyd’s Law Reports

Business crime and regulatory partner Tom Bushnell has analysed a major High Court judicial review / costs case in the latest 2026 edition of Lloyd’s Law Reports: Financial Crime.

In R…