BCL Solicitors | Shelter through the Storm

Why BCL?

BCL is a top-tier law firm specialising in business crime, regulatory enforcement, complex tax investigations and litigation, serious and general crime, and data, privacy and cybersecurity law.

Your legal issues will be unique and unfamiliar to you. However, our expert lawyers have decades of experience to deploy and will create a reassuring and protective environment for you, while working tirelessly to meet your objectives. Our work will demonstrate our commitment to you and will validate the trust you place in us.

We don’t court publicity. We recognise that our clients’ reputations are invaluable and that discretion is critical. That’s why most of our success stories will remain untold.

Our Expertise

Accreditations / Awards

Our steadfast commitment to excellence has been honoured with numerous prestigious awards and accreditations. These reflect our unwavering dedication to provide exceptional legal services and achieve outstanding results for our clients.

More about Us

Involved in many of the juiciest cases in the sector, often achieving where others fail.
Chambers UK

The go-to business crime boutique in the UK.
Who’s Who Legal 100

Commended as thoroughly deserving of its stellar reputation.
Chambers UK

London-based BCL Solicitors regularly receives instructions on the biggest cases for a reason: it secures acquittals for its clients.
Global Investigations Review top 100 – 2019

They are number one and rightly so.
Chambers HNW

If I had a client who is in a difficult situation, I would not hesitate to send them there. They are creative, constructive and very practical.
Chambers HNW

Superb - THE boutique criminal corporate and Proceeds of Crime Act outfit to go to.
Chambers UK

Stands out for its focus on the gravest contentious cases ... and for doing it with real attention to detail.
The Legal 500

Has a superb reputation for taking on high-profile and complex serious and general crime cases.
The Legal 500

Latest news & insights

BCL Partners Named Among Spear’s 500 Top Recommended

We are delighted to announce that six of BCL’s Partners have been ranked as Top Recommended in the latest edition of the Spear’s 500, a leading guide to the top advisers for high-net-worth individuals.

8 December 2025

Expanding Corporate Criminal Liability: What It Means for ESG Risk

In the latest Forward Law Review, BCL Partner, Tom McNeill, explains how recent reforms have dramatically expanded corporate criminal liability in the UK, particularly in areas now seen as “ESG” risks.

2 December 2025

David Hardstaff, Discusses the Effectiveness of Current Stalking Laws

BCL Partner, David Hardstaff, discusses the effectiveness of current stalking laws, using the recent case involving broadcaster Myleene Klass to illustrate a key point: the legislation already works when it is properly enforced.

1 December 2025

Fortnightly Sanctions Round-Up: Lukoil Licences, Cyber Designations & Parliamentary Updates

This fortnight’s update highlights significant UK and international developments in sanctions and export controls, including new OFSI General Licences connected to Lukoil, fresh designations under the UK’s Russia and Cyber regimes, and parliamentary scrutiny concerning the use of interest accrued on the frozen proceeds from the sale of Chelsea Football Club.

28 November 2025

A Practical Overview of UK Government Investigations by BCL

BCLs Of Counsel Michael Drury and Partner Tom McNeill have written for the UK chapter of the Panoramic Guide, providing an overview of the UK’s approach to government investigations.

20 November 2025

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