Nathan Seymour-Hyde is a Partner and Senior Solicitor within our Private Crime team. He is recognised nationally as a leading lawyer in drafting written representations and is Head of our Fare Evasion law team.  With over ten years of experience as a criminal defence solicitor, he regularly represents clients in both voluntary interviews and at court.

Nathan’s practice is largely focused on representing clients who have not faced criminal prosecution before and whose livelihood depends on the preservation of their clean criminal records. He is often instructed to submit detailed written representations, advocating for an out of court disposal. His outstanding written work and attention to detail mean that he has consistently achieved exceptional outcomes.

Nathan has built a highly respected niche practice in representing clients accused of fare evasion and seeking to settle the matters out of court. He has an unrivalled knowledge of the relevant law and procedure as well as contacts with relevant prosecutors. His interventions have played a pivotal role in preventing hundreds of prosecutions.

He consistently receives client feedback of the highest order and is widely praised for his calm, empathetic and professional approach. As an expert in his field, he has been interviewed on national TV, including BBC news and radio.

Nathan is an expert in representing clients in voluntary interviews, including those conducted by the police, council and the NHS anti-crime team. At this crucial stage, Nathan has often made decisive interventions by collating defence evidence and seeking to challenge the grounds of prosecution.

In accordance with the Solicitors’ Regulatory Transparency Rules for motoring offences we confirm that Nathan Seymour-Hyde charges Level A hourly rates.

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