Holborn Adams

Holborn Adams is an experienced team of creative legal problem-solvers, specialising in serious fraud, criminal law and crisis management.

The firm
Founded by Adam Rasul, Holborn Adams is recognised for its relentless approach to defence and exceptional client care. The firm provides clients with direct access to a lawyer at any time of day or night and immediate consultation with leading barristers, including specialist King’s Counsel. Graham Walker acts as the firm’s Scottish law consultant, and Holborn Adams also works closely with international partner firms across the USA and Europe.

The firm is particularly known for its outstanding track record in pre-charge representation. Many cases are successfully concluded without charge by making timely and robust representations to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and other authorities. The team regularly challenges unlawful arrests and searches, secures the return of seized property, exposes flaws in evidence, and corrects legal errors by investigators or prosecutors. Where appropriate, they mount proactive defence strategies—gathering independent witness and expert evidence to undermine prosecution allegations and prevent charges being justified under the Code for Crown Prosecutors.

This creative, intensive and intelligent strategy has earned the firm a reputation as one of the UK’s most effective private crime practices.

Types of work undertaken
Holborn Adams is one of a handful of criminal and fraud firms that does not accept legal aid instructions, allowing it to deliver highly personalised and comprehensive services to private clients. Areas of expertise include:

• Serious fraud and top-tier criminal defence (senior partner and KC-led)
• Crisis management and pre-charge representation
• Criminal interview advice and representation
• Dawn raids and bail applications
• Money laundering, confiscation and asset restraint (Proceeds of Crime Act 2002)
• HMRC tax and VAT fraud investigations
• Regulatory and disciplinary proceedings
• Trading standards and mortgage fraud
• Sports law matters
• Road traffic and motoring offences

Other offices
Holborn Adams operates nationwide, with lawyers based across the UK.

Staffing Figures

• 6 UK lawyers