Nama is a Solicitor and Higher Court Advocate, specialising in Criminal defence, financial investigation, regulatory and professional standards. With 15 years’ experience working within the legal sector she has an in-depth working knowledge of both legislation and practice, ensuring all cases are handled to an expert level to gain the best result.

Nama’s work generally includes representing businesses, organisations and individuals on all matters of criminal and regulatory investigation and litigation. Nama regularly appears in both the magistrates court and crown courts as well as accompanying clients and providing advice at police and investigation or interview stage.

Nama has a specialist experience of advising on all aspects of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 including injunctions and confiscation orders and has developed a niche practice for providing advice for interested third parties such as spouses and business partners under Section 10A.

Nama has an excellent working knowledge of HMRC investigations and the Tax tribunal. Nama also works internationally and cross jurisdiction on national and international fraud, money laundering, and drug importation cases.

Nama was previously Partner and Head of Criminal Litigation at a regional heavy weight law firm. Nama now is the founder and Managing Director of Astraea Legal.

Matt is a Solicitor and Higher Court Advocate, who conducts advocacy in both Magistrates and Crown Courts on a regular basis. Matt has significant experience in regulatory defence work, representing individuals and companies in regulatory matters, prosecuted by agencies including the Crown Prosecution Service, Trading Standards, HM Revenue & Customs, VOSA, the DVLA, the Department of Work and Pensions, the Health and Safety Executive, the Federation against Copyright Theft (SKY prosecutions), and the SIA.

Matt has profound knowledge on UK legislation and current laws, alongside extensive experience of advising on all aspects of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. He appears before Council Taxi and Premises Licensing committees, conducting appeals against committee decisions in Magistrates and Crown Court and appears before the first Tier Transport Tribunal, acting on behalf of Driving Instructors who are appealing the removal of their ADI registration.

Matt is also an expert Road Traffic, Criminal and Regulatory defence Lawyer with an excellent success rate. He advises on technical defences and legal loopholes to present effective arguments to the Court to avoid driver disqualification. If there is a way of keeping your licence he will find it!

Here’s what happened when he discovered that signage on motorway variable speed camera signs was unlawful:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2427099/Thousands-motorists-given-points-caught-speeding-illegal-warning-signs-cases-DROPPED.html

After previously owning her own company for 10 years within another industry, Angela decided a career change was in order. Since changing her career path to law, Angela has developed into an experienced senior paralegal through dedication and hardwork within the busy regulatory and criminal litigation team of a respected law firm. Angela is a highly organised and professional individual who thrives when working on tough cases with demanding deadlines. She is a graduate of ILEX and part qualified Legal Executive.

As with all companies, so much more happens behind the scenes that often clients aren’t aware of. Our administrators and assistants are at the heart of our company, ensuring all things are flowing smoothly and efficiently.

Rebecca McKenzie works as an Executive Personal Assistant for our directors. She has been a member of our team since the beginning, acting as our main point of contact for external communications. Rebecca efficiently manages our company diary and organises the schedule for each day, whilst providing required support to the directors as needed. She is responsible for liaising with various prisons, courts and council members, alongside overseeing the company finances.

Elizabeth Murray works as a Junior PA and Administration Assistant. Elizabeth is responsible for monitoring the company finances, ensuring all invoices are processed efficiently and all financial obligations are paid promptly. She completes general administration tasks when needed and helps manage the diary, ensuring staff time is utilised effectively. In her own time, Elizabeth is currently studying towards a degree in Human Resource Management.

Liam Vaughan works as Junior IT and Administrations Assistant. Liam is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of our computer equipment and software, thus we are dependent on him to solve all our IT needs! Additionally, Liam monitors company expenses and ensures relevant spreadsheets are maintained.