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Established in 1977, Powell Spencer & Partners is a trusted and leading London law firm, committed to providing expert legal advice and serving our local community with integrity and care.

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About Us

Clear advice. Strong advocacy. Professional support when it matters most.

A lawyer’s skill is to understand a client’s legal problems and to achieve the best outcome.  Justice requires commitment, dedication, skill and hard work. That is what we bring to every case. Across this website you will find many examples of our successful cases and client testimonials.

  • Criminal Defence, Family Law & Immigration Support

  • Clear, practical legal guidance

  • Professional and client-focused service

  • Legal Aid and private funding options available

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SERVICES

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Criminal Defence

Serious allegations require strong representation.

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Family & Matrimonial Law

Supportive legal advice for sensitive family matters.

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Immigration & Asylum

Guidance for applications, appeals, and complex immigration issues.

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Employment Law

Practical advice and support with settlement agreements.

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Costs Drafting

Specialist support for legal aid costs and complex costs-related matters.

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Greg Powell

Managing Partner, Crime

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Sinead Zaman

Director, Crime

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Mark Troman

Head of Fraud, Crime

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Sonia Dass

Senior Solicitor, Immigration

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Sarah Jamieson

Senior Solicitor, Family Law

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Amanda Cattle

Consultant Solicitor, Family Law

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Saloud Zaman

Director, Costs

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Legal Aid Eligibility

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Private Fees

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Fees & Funding

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Client Reviews

Trusted by clients for clear advice, strong representation, and professional support.

The failing criminal justice system

14 April 2026

The failing criminal justice system

Our client was arrested in February 2023 and his case was listed a second time for trial on 13 April 2026, having waited over three years to establish his innocence the case could not proceed because of a lack of court time and the absence of a prosecutor! The client now has to wait until August 2027 for the re-listed trial with no guarantee it will proceed. Meanwhile Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court in North London is closed for refurbishment as a result defendants are being sent to...
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A brilliant result!

10 April 2026

A brilliant result!

A brilliant result in a Proceeds of Crime (POCA) case where the prosecution alleged our client had hidden assets. This client of Greg Powell had pleaded guilty to conspiracy to import and supply Class A drugs. After 4 years of post sentence POCA litigation in this complex case, the result at Wood Green Crown Court was that the Judge could not be satisfied that the client had any hidden assets and the final order was to pay £1. In the Judge's remarks comment was made that the client had the...
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The failing criminal justice system

14 April 2026

The failing criminal justice system

Our client was arrested in February 2023 and his case was listed a second time for trial on 13 April 2026, having waited over three years to establish his innocence the case could not proceed because of a lack of court time and the absence of a prosecutor! The client now has to wait until August 2027 for the re-listed trial with no guarantee it will proceed. Meanwhile Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court in North London is closed for refurbishment as a result defendants are being sent to...
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Accreditations

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Accredited Criminal Litigation badge by The Law Society.
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