Clarke Kiernan LLP

Clarke Kiernan is prominent in most areas of litigation practice including fraud, crime, proceeds of crime - including restraint, bribery, prison, family, employment, probate, professional negligence, extradition and housing. Clarke Kiernan has contracts with the LAA in crime, family and modern slavery and is recognised as an expert in VHCC Fraud and Serious Crime. We are regularly ranked by both Chambers & Partners and there Legal 500 as highly regarded and leading firm in Kent and the South East. The firm has offices in Tonbridge, Bromley and Cardiff and undertakes all aspects of criminal defence work including post conviction matters such as appeals, confiscation, European Court of Human Rights and prison law. Clarke Kiernan also has a team of lawyers authorised by the Legal Aid Agency to defend Fraud cases and serious or high cost criminal matters. The firm was founded by Dennis Clarke who was the first solicitor in Kent to obtain membership to the Serious Fraud Panel. He is also instructed by the Police Federation to act for serving police officers in both criminal and misconduct proceedings. Catherine McCarthy is a very well-respected criminal practitioner who supervises a wide range of work as well as her own case load - ranging from road traffic offences through to rape, murder, Prison Law and has specialised in acting for professionals including Lawyers, Teachers, Doctors and Care Home staff. Daniel Bonich is highly regarded for his specialist knowledge of fraud, money laundering, Proceeds of Crime, and professional misconduct/regulatory cases. He has been involved in a number of leading cases in the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and High Court. The Matrimonial & Childcare Law department deals with all cases in the areas of Divorce, Ancillary Relief and Children (Public and Private Law) matters. The department comprises a friendly and experienced team who deal with all aspects of representation including advocacy. Our Civil litigation department deals with a wide range of cases and has a contract with the LAA for housing matters.