Scott Primmer was very thorough, he went through everything in great detail. My son felt reassured through the awful situation he was in. I would definitely use Reeds again and in particular Scott and Jo Benn.
Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer, 2026
Scott Primmer was the first person I spoke to at Reeds and immediately felt that I’d found an advocate who really cared about us and about justice. Scott helped us to navigate the very complex and unfamiliar legal system we found ourselves in and was there for us, even when he didn’t need to be.
Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer, 2025
Scott Primmer has specialist expertise in handling sexual offences, often defending clients at magistrates and crown courts.
Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer, 2024
Scott Primmer is a Partner & Senior Solicitor in the Private Client Department. Scott is recognised nationally as a specialist and recommended lawyer for sexual offences within the Legal 500. As such, he is regularly instructed in serious sexual offence cases throughout the country.
Scott is a qualified Police Station Representative, Magistrates Court Duty Solicitor and Crown Court Solicitor Advocate. As such, Scott is a rare lawyer that is qualified to represent defendants in all areas of the criminal justice process. He can represent a client from the start of an investigation in the Police station all the way to a trial in the Crown Court.
Such a breadth of practice areas has meant that Scott has dealt with a myriad of different offences including drug offences, serious sexual offences, complex fraud including benefit fraud, offences against the person, slavery, manslaughter, and murder.
Awards and Recognition
Recent and notable cases
In his work as a private client solicitor Scott specialises in representing people accused of sexual offences. Cases have included historic sexual offences, national grooming gangs, and allegations involving indecent images of children.
Scott has an impressive record of persuading the Police to take no further action in investigations. In such cases, Scott works tirelessly in your defence with the aim that your case never gets to court.
Scott also has a burgeoning practice in representing individuals being investigated for sexual misconduct in academic institutions such as Schools and Universities and the potential internal disciplinary proceedings.
Scott’s Sexual Offence Work
R v B (2021) No further action taken in an Oxford University internal investigation into an allegation of Rape.
R v C (2022) – Not guilty verdict after trial in the Crown Court for Sexual Assault. Alistair Grainger of 25 Bedford Row lead Counsel.
R v B (2022) – Successfully persuaded through representations the Prosecution to offer no evidence in a case of Sexual Assault in the Crown Court
R v B (2022) – Successfully persuaded through representations the Prosecution to offer no evidence in a case of Sexual Assault in the Crown Court
R v R (2023) – Successfully persuaded through representations the Prosecution to offer no evidence in a case of Possession of Indecent Images in the Crown Court
R V L (2023) Following representations no further action taken in a Police investigation for an allegation of Rape.
R V B (2023) Following representations no further action taken in a Police investigation for two allegations of Rape.
R V G (2023) Following representations no further action taken in a Police investigation for an allegation of Rape.
Scott represents individuals accused of every offence against the person, from Common Assault to Murder, achieving not guilty verdicts after trial in both Murder and Attempted Murder cases. He has also successfully represented individuals under investigation for Murder and ensured no further action was taken against those individuals whilst the matter was in the Investigation stage.
An Example of Scott’s Work Covering Offences Against The Person
R v B (2017) – Not guilty verdict after trial in the Crown Court for Attempted Murder. Jonathon Code of Cornwall Street Chambers lead Counsel.
R v B (2020) – Not guilty verdict after trial in the Crown Court for historic Child Neglect. John Simmons of 36 Group instructed as Counsel.
R v S (2019) – Not guilty verdict after trial in the Crown Court for Actual Bodily Harm
R v K (2021) – Successfully persuaded through representations the Prosecution to offer no evidence in a case of Grievous Bodily Harm in the Crown Court
R v L (2022) – No further action taken in relation to an allegation of S.18 Grievous Bodily Harm during a football match.
R v S (2023) – No further action taken in relation to an allegation of Attempted Murder and Actual Bodily Harm in a domestic context.
Scott has represented individuals charged with large scale drug conspiracy cases and EncroChat based investigations. Through his experience Scott has developed a strong understanding of the drugs trade, which can be used to counter conclusions of prosecution experts regarding quantities of drugs and the roles played by defendants.
Example of Scott’s Work Covering Drug offences:
R V A (2021) – Achieved a 2-year suspended sentence for a 21 year old of good character that was convicted of possession with intent to supply class A drugs.
R V S (2022) – Scott represented a student charged with involvement of supplying 8kg’s of cocaine nationally as part of a EncroChat conspiracy i. Sentence – 6 years custody
R V S (2023) – Scott achieved a 2-year suspended sentence for a 21-year-old individual of good character who pleaded guilty to supplying Class A drugs at a festival.
If charged, Scott is known for his uncompromising defence of his clients at trial in the Magistrates Court and Crown Court, where his ability to expertly present his client’s instructions through careful cross examination and persuasive speeches, is exemplary.
Scott is an approachable solicitor who clients can rely on for pragmatic advice, and one who they can trust to be honest and forthright with them throughout their case.
In accordance with the Solicitors’ Regulatory Transparency Rules for motoring offences we confirm that Scott Primmer charges Level B hourly rates.
Notable Magistrates Cases:
R V S ( 2023) – No case to answer for a transgender client of good character accused of harassment of her neighbour (who was a police officer).
R v O (2023) – Not guilty for a man of good character after trial in the Magistrates Court for an allegation of domestic violence.
R v D (2022) – Not guilty after trial in the Magistrates Court for an allegation of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm.
R v T (2021) – Not guilty after trial in the Magistrates Court for an allegation of Assault
R v G (2020) – Not guilty after trial in the Magistrates Court for four allegations of Assault.
Notable Police Investigation Cases:
R v A (2019) – No further action taken in relation to an allegation of Murder.
R v X (2019) – No further action taken in relation to an allegation of Gross Negligence Manslaughter in a care home.
R v M (2021) No further action taken in relation to an allegation of Fraud at the UKRI.
R v B (2021) No further action taken in an Oxford University internal investigation into an allegation of Rape
R v S (2022) – Achieved a community resolution in relation to an allegation of possession of a bladed article in a public place a lady of good character.
R v R (2022) No further action in relation to an allegation of threats to kill a child.
R v L (2022) – No further action taken in relation to an allegation of S.18 Grievous Bodily Harm during a football match.
R v S (2023) – No further action taken in relation to an allegation of Attempted Murder and Actual Bodily Harm in a domestic context.
R v VR (2022) No further action taken in relation to an allegation of serious domestic violence and coercive and controlling behaviour.
Notable Sentences:
R v B (2023) – Suspended sentence in the Crown Court for an offence of Possession of Indecent Images.
R v D (2022) – Suspended sentence in the Crown Court for an offence of Possession of Indecent Images.
R v S (2022) – Suspended sentence in the Crown Court for an offence of Possession of Indecent Images.
R v A (2020) Suspended sentence in the Crown Court for an offence of Possession with intent to supply class A drugs.
R v W ( 2022) – 4 years custody in the Crown Court for an offence of Fraud by abuse of position and from a public office for over a decade.
Testimonials
A massive thank you for working so hard to represent me over the past couple of months. This has of course been a really difficult time for myself and my family, but your professionalism and great knowledge really helped to relieve a lot of the pressure. I definitely would not have got the outcome I did this morning without your support.
Client
Scott and his team were extremely dedicated and meticulous in their preparation… they demonstrated outstanding professionalism, looking after me throughout the entire process… Reeds LLP restored my faith in the British Justice System.
Client
I was treated with respect and dignity throughout the whole time almost three years. I was listened to and I was treated like a human being, because of my experience I was able to cope with the daunting process of a Court Trial…. because of your help, advice and support I am here continuing to practice as a healthcare professional. Thank you so very much.
Client
Scott supported me through an initial police investigation on false accusations made against me. He quickly understood me and took the trouble to discover the background, in both a reassuring but pragmatic way, giving sound advice. Following his support at the police interview the case was dropped.
Client
I chose Reeds based on reviews and specifically their experience with Assault cases. Reeds and Scott Primmer have a wealth of knowledge in this field and will be upfront and honest. I would certainly recommend this company if you find yourself in a similar situation. They were proactive and extremely flexible with receiving information and attending interviews.
Client