Commons Law CIC | Criminal Law Firm, London UK

The criminal law firm for social justice

We employ outstanding specialist criminal lawyers who have trained and worked at some of London’s leading law firms.

Between us, we have experience of cases with an international element and cases of national significance. Our unique structure means we can tailor our approach to the needs of each case, no matter how it is funded.

About Commons

Commons Legal Services

Criminal Defence

Pre-Charge Advice, Police Station, Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court, Appeals

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International

Extradition, Interpol Red Notices, Mutual Legal Assistance, Criminal Law and Human Rights

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Regulatory

Defending professional body investigations and prosecutions, Advising on data and information

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Criminal Records

Disclosure and Barring Service checks, Police National Computer challenges

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Commons is not like most other criminal law firms

Our work doesn’t stop at the end of a case. We know that the justice system needs changes if it is going to serve society effectively. We work with like-minded people and organisations to make change happen through our social justice project work.

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Commons Projects

Crisis navigation

Commons provides a free, holistic support service for clients with underlying social needs alongside quality legal representation.

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nationality report

We successfully campaigned to remove the requirement for defendants to state their nationality from the outset of all criminal cases.

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Young migrants

We improve fairness in the criminal justice system for young migrants through our community of practice with immigration practitioners.

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What others say about Commons...

“Rhona is a brilliant solicitor who gets involved and engaged in every aspect of her clients' cases, making sure every avenue is explored. They know they've really got someone fighting their corner.”
Chambers UK 2025
“Speaking to Sashy... you could tell that he knew what he was talking about and he’d dealt with cases like this before and that immediately put my mind at ease.”
A client of Sashy Nathan
“I felt more in control especially after an ordeal [where] I’d felt fairly out of control and disempowered. It was good to feel [...] the other way.”
A client of Commons
“I felt like they were like really committed to making sure I understood the process and what was going on.”
A client of Commons
"The further point that Commons Law makes about the “holistic” model seems to me a fair one… simply dealing with the defence to the crime does not tackle the underlying issues.”
Lord Christopher Bellamy KC - Independent Review of Criminal Legal Aid