Quinn Hawkins

Criminal Defence

Serious and organized crime, fraud and confiscation – “He has an ability to work quickly through complex material and focus on the real issues in the case”. Quinn appears in cases of homicide, serious robbery, rape and drug conspiracies. In recent years his practice has focused on defending in large-scale fraud and money laundering cases. In addition, he has significant experience of confiscation and restraint. Having appeared in one of the more significant confiscation appeals in recent years (R v Whittington) he is often called on to provide advice to clients facing confiscation proceedings and all related matters.

The nature of Quinn’s practice is such that he has developed the particular skills of presenting complex expert evidence to a jury. By way of example, in a recent case he was called upon to examine 6 experts in the fields of DNA, Ballistics, Podiatry and Cell Site.

In addition to his appellate work Quinn is instructed in matters of Judicial Review and has represented RBS, charitable organisations such as the Refugee Council and the Metropolitan Police in proceedings in the Crown and High Court resisting requests for disclosure of confidential documents on the basis of relevance and professional privilege. The most recent of these was a request by the Court for ‘third party material’ in a people trafficking case. Much of the material was subject to legal professional privilege.

Quinn has also developed a niche practice of representing high profile defendants including former MP’s and Professional Tennis Players on criminal charges with a high rate of success.