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I was accused of the most vile and life-destroying offences imaginable. At the time, I felt completely lost. I thought that because I knew I was innocent, everything would quickly sort itself out — the police had my phone, so in my head the truth would come out straight away. My duty solicitor told me there was "nothing else I could do," which left me feeling helpless and directionless. That advice could have ruined my life. Finding Holborn Adams was the moment everything changed. From the very first call, they treated me with respect, understanding, and professionalism.

They didn’t judge me, didn’t dismiss me, and didn’t make assumptions. Instead, they immediately set up a WhatsApp group chat, so communication was constant, clear, and human. I could message anytime, and both Katie and Michael always responded quickly, calmly, and in a way that made me feel like I wasn’t facing this alone. I cannot put into words how committed Michael Rutherford is. His work ethic is unbelievable — he went through every single detail, every message, every timeline, every inconsistency. He didn’t miss anything. The amount of effort he put into protecting me, building a defense, and preparing the pre-charge representations was on another level. He takes your life personally, and he fights for it. Katie Lockhart guided the strategy with absolute precision. She is sharp, experienced, and fully in control. One thing that stood out to me massively was when she attended the police station with me, she stood her ground confidently, and made sure everything was done the right way fighting for my defence when things were difficult. Watching her work made it clear just how experienced she really is — she knew exactly what was happening, what was supposed to happen, and what the police were trying to do. She predicted how things would play out long before they did, and she was completely right. Even during the most stressful moments, both Katie and Michael always found natural moments to ease the tension with casual conversation — something that genuinely kept me going through the darkest parts of this process. What people don’t realise is how crucial pre-charge representation really is. Holborn Adams didn’t wait for the police to "run their course." They went on the offensive.

They challenged assumptions, highlighted contradictions, clarified the truth, and presented a complete, evidence-based defence long before anything could reach the CPS. Their proactive and highly strategic approach is the only reason we achieved a huge, early win — far earlier than anyone would expect for allegations this serious. Against all odds, they pushed, fought, and defended me at every step, until the case came to an end much faster than I ever imagined possible. This outcome only happened because of Katie, Michael, and Holborn Adams' way of working. Their dedication, expertise, and refusal to give up on their clients genuinely changed the course of my life. If you are under investigation — especially for serious allegations — do not sit back and wait. Do not rely on duty solicitors. Get proper pre-charge representation. Holborn Adams didn’t just support me. They saved my future. I will always be grateful for that. Thank you Michael and Katie — I genuinely owe you both everything.

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Experienced, empathetic support in a difficult situation. The Holborn Adams team were supportive from the very beginning, Fay Ashton was my first point of contact and she was empathetic to the situation straight away. Within 48 hours I had a plan and scope of costs with a range of services to pick from.

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Lara was my appointed solicitor and again, her approach was to lead with empathy in what was a difficult and new situation. Throughout the whole process I felt I had support from Lara and the team. The legal systems isn't the easiest thing to navigate, even with the advent of AI. The human touch and perspective based on experience really helped simplify the process of the legal system.

Right from our first conversations we felt immediately at ease knowing that you both understood the key points in the case and were able to see a way of tackling these issues. As Ria took the lead on the case it became apparent how incredibly compassionate, and also how knowledgeable and competent she was. Knowing she was in our corner allowed us to live our lives with a greater calm and joy, even when the heaviness and stress of the case still lingered.

As we worked through putting together our pre-charge representations we felt completely supported and backed up by our legal team and had such confidence that our voices were being heard and guided in the most effective way. Even before we had the outcome of the representations we knew we had put together something incredibly thorough and comprehensive that would not have been possible without the support of Ria and the team.

Thankfully the final outcome was the result we were hoping for and hearing the case was deemed NFA was the most incredible relief.

We just wanted to thank you, for all your insight and support and let you know what an asset Ria is. She has been both our guardian angel and fiercely competent legal representative. Thank you all.

I write to confirm willingly that Ara has gone above and beyond her duty of care. Her due diligence was paramount and conscientious. Ara is an asset to any company and couldn't recommend her anymore.

Hi Katie, I just wanted to say thank you so much for how efficiently and well you handled my case. 😁 I appreciate it so much and thank you for all the help you gave me. I couldn’t have done it without you.

Ara has provided excellent legal support and dedication throughout my case. Her assistance was invaluable at every stage of the process. From the very beginning, Ara was there for me. She provided crucial help during my first date at the police station, guiding me through the charging process with professionalism and clarity. Her presence and expertise made a stressful situation much more manageable. Ara's proactive approach was evident in her handling of court proceedings. She actively followed up with the court to secure my first court date, keeping me informed and ensuring that my case progressed without unnecessary delays. What truly sets Ara apart is her commitment even after the case's positive outcome. She continues to assist me in recovering my property from the officer, demonstrating her thoroughness and dedication to her client's interests. Throughout the entire process, Ara has been knowledgeable, supportive, and efficient. Her expertise in navigating the legal system and her personable nature made a significant difference in my experience.

Through such a distressful period of time in my life I’ve felt incredibly worried at the idea of having no control of my future and how uncertain that could look for me. Being completely oblivious to how these situations unfold, the only thing I felt in my control was the selection of a solicitor I could believe would stick by me and ensure I’d be looked after for the foreseeable future, and after a few telephone conversations and emails it became evident to me that Holborn Adam’s only felt right for me. I would like to say a massive thank you for how my case has been handled so far, right from speaking to Fay who was clear, receptive to my situation and on hand constantly to respond to any issues or concerns I raised, through to Ara who is now assisting me throughout this lengthy process. Ara has been an incredible professional in her field baring the upmost respect and due diligence for handling my case so far, as I imagine the same level of work ethic is bestowed to her other clients. She has delivered clear and concise information on-time, kept myself and my family in the loop every step of the way and has generally been lovely to speak with. Following my arrest I endured the worst week, and have been trying to stay positive and forget about the situation to be able to move on with my life. With the support from Ara, I’ve felt much more at ease with how things are going and can only remain hopeful for what is to come in the future.

I am so pleased I and my wife found, and I am now being represented and supported by Holborn Adams on a very serious but malicious and false allegation that has already wrecked our mental health and family relationships even before a charge has been brought. After the initial engagement with Fay and Andrew we felt our nightmare situation was understood and we felt in safe hands. Working with Ara since then has given us hope we could get through this awful situation; she is knowledgeable, passionate for her work and goes beyond to understand and work with the emotional rollercoaster our life has become through supporting us as people as well as the technicalities of the case and Pre-Charge Representation.  We are halfway through this and with Ara, Andrew and Council we are praying for the right outcome and feel the Holborn Adams team, led by Ara is the right team to achieve this. Thank you.

Many thanks for your excellent work on my behalf. You were so thorough, persistent, fair and transparent. I shall always say, “I had the best possible solicitor” to fight my cause. Hopefully you're as lucky as I was to get Charlotte Farrugia & Fay Ashton. They are amazing and definitely went that extra bit towards us winning. Thank you lovely’s.

Sorry it's taken a while for me to get back to you regarding the great news about the case being dropped against Ethan. I wanted to thank you for all your efforts on Ethan's behalf and the time you took to ensure he was comfortable with everything going on. Your warmth and competent manner gave us confidence that we were in safe hands- and you did not disappoint us in this. Thanks again, we are eternally grateful.