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Nikolich & Carter Solicitors are a Manchester firm offering a specialist criminal defence service. Our law firm deals with all criminal cases, specialising in the most serious general crime cases as well as matters relating to business crime. We are members of the Very High Cost Cases (VHCC) panel which recognises our skill and expertise in the most serious criminal defence cases. Membership of the panel means that our criminal defence solicitors are able to undertake serious crime legal aid cases. We deal with clients nationwide who are searching for representation by solicitors with a high level of expertise and professionalism.
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Why choose us?
As a highly respected and forward thinking firm of criminal defence lawyers, Nikolich & Carter attracts clients from across the country. We have a reputation for being particularly skilled in dealing with cases involving complex evidence and vast quantities of paperwork. Our solicitors are known and respected for the quality of their defence work in the police station, Magistrates’ Court and the Crown Court. Nikolich & Carter have acted for both business and individual clients and we have made our mark in a number of high profile cases.
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Case Study
Nikolich & Carter were sought specifically to represent one of the main defendants in arguably the most prolific “gang” trial ever to be brought by Greater Manchester Police and the Crown Prosecution Service. This high profile case, involving the infamous ‘Gooch Gang’, was ultimately described as the case which brought an end to the “Gunchester” era in the North West. Please read on for further details on this and other Case Studies.
Latest News
3rd February 2010
Nikolich and Carter have now moved to newly refurbished offices in Sunlight House in the heart of Manchester offering an easily accessible location for their clients and improved facilities. ...
1st January 2010
Nikolich & Carter were recently involved in the notable acquittal of a defendant in "Operation Emmersed ". Steve and Nicola were specifically sought by the defendant Gwyn Jones, the sole director of Transmit Global who faced a re- trial in ...
Case Study: The Captain & the Cook
Nikolich & Carter represented two defendants in this lengthy trial at Winchester Crown Court which related to the importation of £36m worth of cannabis. The Serbian defendants, were the 'Captain' and the 'Cook' of the tugboat Abbira and were arrested after arriving into Portsmouth on their tugboat. Sixteen tonnes of cannabis was found stored in the ballast and water tanks of the boat.