Lisa Paton shows a total commitment to her clients, frequently working in the evenings and weekend. She is hardworking, diligent and thorough. Her clients are supported and helped throughout the process in the criminal justice system. Lisa always responds to my requests and goes the extra mile in trying to secure an acquittal for her clients.
Legal 500 2023
It has been a real pleasure working with Lisa over the last year, on a range of serious matters including an £8 million Encrochat conspiracy to supply cocaine and serious prison violence. She is incredibly hardworking and is not afraid to work very long hours in pursuit of the best results for her clients. She is easy to work with and approachable. Her compassionate approach means she is very good at reassuring clients whilst also able to give robust and realistic advice when necessary. As a result of her many years of experience in criminal defence, she is astute at identifying key issues in complex cases and quickly grasps the important details, allowing for efficient and focused trial preparation. I have noticed that Lisa is clearly well respected by other barristers and also by the judiciary. I would not hesitate to recommend Lisa to anyone needing the highest quality of representation in criminal matters; they could not do better.
Libby Anderson, Crucible Chambers
Lisa Paton is a joy to work with; she knows her cases inside out, and is instrumental in reassuring the client. Clients trust her completely, and rightly so. Lisa works very efficiently in a high-pressure environment.
Legal 500 2024
Lisa Paton is extremely thorough and on top of the case. Very detailed assessments of the unused material. Clients are very fond of her and she has a great rapport with them.
Legal 500 2023
Lisa Paton shows a total commitment to her clients, frequently working in the evenings and weekend. She is hardworking, diligent and thorough. Her clients are supported and helped throughout the process in the criminal justice system. Lisa always responds to my requests and goes the extra mile in trying to secure an acquittal for her clients.
Legal 500 2023
It has been a real pleasure working with Lisa over the last year, on a range of serious matters including an £8 million Encrochat conspiracy to supply cocaine and serious prison violence. She is incredibly hardworking and is not afraid to work very long hours in pursuit of the best results for her clients. She is easy to work with and approachable. Her compassionate approach means she is very good at reassuring clients whilst also able to give robust and realistic advice when necessary. As a result of her many years of experience in criminal defence, she is astute at identifying key issues in complex cases and quickly grasps the important details, allowing for efficient and focused trial preparation. I have noticed that Lisa is clearly well respected by other barristers and also by the judiciary. I would not hesitate to recommend Lisa to anyone needing the highest quality of representation in criminal matters; they could not do better.
Libby Anderson, Crucible Chambers
Lisa Paton is a joy to work with; she knows her cases inside out, and is instrumental in reassuring the client. Clients trust her completely, and rightly so. Lisa works very efficiently in a high-pressure environment.
Legal 500 2024
Lisa Paton is extremely thorough and on top of the case. Very detailed assessments of the unused material. Clients are very fond of her and she has a great rapport with them.
Legal 500 2023
Lisa Paton is an Associate Litigator in the Complex Crime department, based in the Manchester office. Lisa joined the firm from Tuckers Solicitors, where she was the head of the Crown Court and Litigation Department.
As a highly regarded and well-established criminal defence lawyer with over 30 years of experience, Lisa regularly represents those charged with some of the most serious, high-profile, and complex cases.
Lisa has extensive knowledge and experience in representing clients who face the most serious and demanding cases including large-scale encrochat drug conspiracies and importations, organised crime, homicide, human trafficking and serious sexual offences to name a few.
Lisa has developed a speciality in dealing with sexual offences and shows a depth of knowledge and sensitivity in the preparation of these cases.
Lisa is a hardworking and tenacious individual who prides herself on her flawless, innovative, robust and professional approach to Criminal Defence work and pro-actively represents the interests of all her clients, demonstrating compassion and empathy in navigating clients through the stressful court process from being interviewed at the police station, through to appeals.
Lisa is an excellent communicator who consistently puts the needs of her clients first. She is extremely organised and proactive, meaning that all cases are always handled with the utmost care and attention to detail.
Recent and notable cases
Homicide
R V H
Successfully represented the defendant who was accused of fatally stabbing her partner.
R V H (& others)
Successfully represented the defendant charged with murder, conspiracy to rob and conspiracy to possess firearms after an 11 week trial at Liverpool Crown Court.
R V P
The Defendant was charged with Murder and successfully persuaded the Prosecution to accept a plea to manslaughter.
Sexual Offences
R V H (& others) Operation Tendersea.
The Huddersfield grooming gang was a group of men who were convicted of sexual offences against girls in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. It is the largest gang ever convicted for sexual abuse in the United Kingdom.
A total of 41 males were convicted. Lisa represented the only male to be acquitted following a trial.
R V U (& others)
Successfully defended the defendant at trial. This case concerned allegations of rape and serious sexual assaults perpetrated over two days by a group of men, on a vulnerable seventeen-year-old, who had been brought from Derby to London for the purpose of sexually exploiting her.
R V L
The defendant was charged with two counts of rape, four counts of assault, two counts of assault causing actual bodily harm and criminal damage. The defendant was acquitted after trial.
R V B
Successfully represented the defendant who had been charged with serious allegations of historic sexual offences.
R V H (and others)
A three-year-long investigation, where 3 brothers were accused of child sex offences against two teenage girls.
R V F
Successfully represented the defendant at trial, charged with sexually assaulting two young girls aged 13 year and 14 year.
R V D
Successfully represented the defendant at trial charged with 2 counts of rape and sexual assault against his partner.
R V T
Represented the defendant, a former police constable accused of numerous sexual assaults, namely six sexual assaults, possession of extreme pornographic images, sexual activity without consent and publishing an obscene article.
Drug Offences
R V Q (& Others)
Represented the defendant in a large-scale production of cannabis prosecution, with an estimated Yield of up to £1,370,000.
R V C (& others)
Encro chat case, conspiracy to supply in a multi-million pound drug enterprise. Managed to negotiate a basis of plea, which resulted in the defendant being sentenced to a significantly lesser sentence
R V B (& others)
Charged with conspiracy to supply class A Drugs. Encro chat investigation.
Lisa managed to secure a lesser role for the defendant and a suspended sentence was imposed.
R V M
Client initially charged with supplying class A drugs, modern day slavery offences and possession of a firearm. Successfully acquitted after trial in respect of the firearms matter. Negotiations with the Prosecution led to the modern day slavery offences being dropped and a basis of plea in respect of the drugs supply which saw the defendant being sentenced on a much limited role than initially alleged.
R V H (& Others)
Represented the defendant charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. Ran a successful duress defence and was acquitted after trial.
R V C (& Others)
Represented the defendant charged with a complex encro chat conspiracy to supply class A Drugs, who was part of a gang which shipped hundreds of kilograms of cocaine, potentially worth an estimated £8.4million across the country.
R V G (& Others)
Represented the defendant charged on suspicion of the importation of cannabis, which involved a joint operation between Merseyside Police and the National Crime Agency.
Other Notable Cases
R V A (& others)
Operation Speedway – involving an investigation into multiple armed robberies, cash in transit.
R V W (& others)
Represented a defendant charged in a multi handed conspiracy to commit robberies. The gang involved were accused of committing 29 serious armed robberies.
R V T (& others)
The defendant was initially charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. After successful negotiations with the Prosecution, the defendant pleaded guilty to an offence of affray and avoided a custodial sentence.
R V B (& others)
The defendant was one of one six people accused of conspiring to conceal, disguise, convert, transfer or remove criminal property.
Successfully represented the defendant at trial.
R V E (& others)
The defendant was initially charged with a serious section 18, where the young complainant was the subject of an acid attack. Managed to persuade the prosecution to accept a lesser offence of assisting an offender, after the event.
R V M (& others)
The defendant was one of 6, charged with a conspiracy to commit armed robberies. After successful negotiations with the Prosecution, the defendant pleaded to an alternative offence of Participating in the Criminal Activities of an Organised Crime Group. The consequence of this resulted in the defendant avoiding a lengthy custodial sentence.
Testimonials
Lisa Paton, Words cannot express my gratitude for the excellent service that Lisa provided, she worked so hard on my Son’s case, went over, and above, and left no stone unturned, until justice was reached, exceptional is an understatement, of her Knowledge, and expertise in her field of criminal law, and with the effort that she continually put in, time, and time again, was just off the scale. Forever grateful. I Would strongly recommend, to any prospective clients seeking the best Solicitor for their case.
Client
Lisa Paton is one of the best litigators around, she had represented my and other clients I have referred. Lisa has empathy and brilliant knowledge of the law.
Client
Lisa Paton, Words cannot express my gratitude for the excellent service that Lisa provided, she worked so hard on my Son’s case, went over, and above, and left no stone unturned, until justice was reached, exceptional is an understatement, of her Knowledge, and expertise in her field of criminal law, and with the effort that she continually put in, time, and time again, was just off the scale. Forever grateful. I Would strongly recommend, to any prospective clients seeking the best Solicitor for their case.
Client
Lisa Paton is one of the best litigators around, she had represented my and other clients I have referred. Lisa has empathy and brilliant knowledge of the law.
Client
Lisa Paton, Words cannot express my gratitude for the excellent service that Lisa provided, she worked so hard on my Son’s case, went over, and above, and left no stone unturned, until justice was reached, exceptional is an understatement, of her Knowledge, and expertise in her field of criminal law, and with the effort that she continually put in, time, and time again, was just off the scale. Forever grateful. I Would strongly recommend, to any prospective clients seeking the best Solicitor for their case.
Client
Lisa Paton is one of the best litigators around, she had represented my and other clients I have referred. Lisa has empathy and brilliant knowledge of the law.
Client