Firm hire: Senior associate joins Olliers Solicitors

Criminal defence firm Olliers Solicitors has appointed senior associate Martha Whitehead to support the firm’s focus on pre-charge engagement work.

Whitehead, who originally joined Olliers in 2001, re-joins the firm after working at Fieldings Porter Solicitors in Bolton.

She has over 30 years’ experience as a specialist crime practitioner and her work in recent years has included representation of clients charged with terrorism, sexual offences, drugs, murder and serious violence. 

In the higher courts, Whitehead has worked on large scale carousel fraud, money laundering and drugs operations. As a Magistrates’ court advocate, she has regularly represented clients from first appearance to trial.

In allegations of sexual offending, Whitehead has experience of working with clients from youth court to Crown.

She commented: 'Having spent the formative years of my career with the firm, I know just how unique its approach to criminal defence is. Olliers’ proactive and personal approach are a winning combination and deliver fantastic results for clients.

'I’m thrilled to be back and look forward to working alongside all the new talent that has joined in the years I’ve been gone.'

Managing director Matthew Claughton concluded: 'Martha is a hugely talented criminal law specialist and capable of handling complex cases with ease. She combines her skills with passion and proficiency and is a real asset to the firm – we’ve welcomed her back with open arms!'