IAN KELCEY

Ian Kelcey qualified as a Solicitor in 1980. Since qualifying he has been involved in a large number of notable cases and has built up a formidable reputation as one of the foremost criminal law solicitors of his generation. He has been involved in numerous murder cases, has advised and represented clients in relation to corporate manslaughter, and has wide experience tackling complex and lengthy fraud cases. Mr Kelcey has also gained a reputation for representing high profile figures such as police officers, members of the legal profession and professional sports personalities.

He has developed an expertise of handling cases involving sexual allegations and has represented clients in drug importation cases. He has a reputation for integrity, excellent client care and an eye for detail and preparing proactive defence strategies on behalf of his clients.

Mr Kelcey is frequently called upon to commentate in both newspapers and the national media on issues arising out of criminal law. His work load has involved cases in courts across the UK and he has ‘Higher Rights of Audience’ in the Court of Appeal. He is a member of the International Bar Association and the European Criminal Bar Association and past Chairman of the National Law Society’s Criminal Law Committee. The Bristol Law Society awarded him the ‘Outstanding Achievement Award’ in 2012 and he is praised in Chambers UK Solicitors Guide as “an extremely experienced solicitor, absolutely top-rate”.