Meet the team

David has responsibility for serious crime, complex fraud and cases involving particular legal difficulty. He has extensive experience of white collar crime and money laundering offences, both in his traditional role as a litigator and as an advocate.

David is an experienced advocate and has represented clients in both the Crown and Appellate courts. He has dealt with cases of murder, fraud, money laundering, drug conspiracies, sexual offences and organised crime. He is a founding member of Perren Buildings, one of the country's leading solicitor-advocate chambers.

Rod Hayler joined the Partnership in 2005 after a successful period as an Associate Solicitor. He now heads the Criminal Litigation Department. Rod represents legally aided and privately paying clients in the magistrates court and at the police station on a daily basis. He enjoys a first class reputation as a criminal lawyer and has worked on a number of high profile cases including murder, fraud and terrorism. Rod has Higher Rights of Audience which entitle him to represent clients in the Crown Court and Appellate Courts.