Carson Kaye

Carson Kaye Solicitors is a specialist criminal defence law firm based in London, founded in 2014 by John Carson and John Kaye. The firm operates as a Licensed Body Law Practice under the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and is headquartered at 14 Bowling Green Lane, Clerkenwell, London, EC1R 0BD.

The firm focuses on serious, complex, and high-profile criminal cases, including murder, manslaughter, serious violence, terrorism, extradition, large-scale organised crime such as drug importation conspiracies, and serious sexual offences. It is also recognised for handling cases involving digital evidence, encrypted communications, and cross-jurisdictional issues, with notable experience in matters arising from the EncroChat litigation.

Carson Kaye is led by Directors John Kaye, John Carson, Tana Adelmann, and Ben Darabi, supported by a team that includes experienced lawyers such as Piers Dresser and developing practitioners like Sophie Clarke and Tilly Taylor. The firm emphasises careful evidence analysis, strategic planning, and building strong client relationships, providing tailored representation in every case.

Ranked in the Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2025 for Crime/Criminal Defence, Carson Kaye has acted in a number of major public-interest cases involving conspiracy to murder, large drug conspiracies, and other high-profile proceedings. The firm is highly rated on ReviewSolicitors, holding a 5.0/5 score based on client feedback.