Sternberg Reed LLP

Sternberg Reed, founded in 1976 as a conveyancing practice, has expanded into a broad-service firm covering criminal law, family, personal injury, employment, housing, mental health, wills and probate, and general litigation. The firm has acquired several high-profile criminal law practices—David Charnley & Co, Kelly Solicitors and TNT Solicitors—and is now among the largest criminal defence and family practices in East London, retaining distinguished crime advocates including Ken Carr and Martine Taube. Recent developments include senior appointments and a management restructure adding a head of operations, Frances Anderson, working alongside chief executive Kelly Rotheram, formerly on the senior team at Russell, Jones and Walker (now Slater & Gordon). The practice undertakes a full range of legal work with particular specialisms in domestic and international crime and family and care matters, acts primarily for individuals, and conducts panel work for selected local authorities and government bodies. The firm is particularly noted for serious crime, including cases with international elements, and the family team is recognised for expertise in complex financial issues and care proceedings. Offices are located in Barking, Romford and Grays.