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Overview
Rebecca Smart is a Legal Director specialising in complex criminal defence, investigations and reputation-sensitive matters. She advises individuals facing serious criminal allegations, regulatory scrutiny and high-profile investigations, providing strategic support from the earliest stages of an investigation through to trial. Recognised in both Chambers and Partners and Legal 500, Rebecca is particularly recognised for her work in cases involving serious allegations of sexual and violent offences, whilst minimising media attention and working strategically with reputation management experts. Her clients include ultra-high-net-worth individuals, business professionals, public figures and those holding positions of public office who require discreet, commercially focused legal advice. She is known for her meticulous case preparation and sound judgement under pressure, whilst attending to clients during police station interviews or court proceedings.
Expertise
Rebecca’s expertise includes:
- Crisis Management
- Controlling and coercive behaviour
- Drug related offences
- Firearms offences and licencing.
- Inquiries and Court Proceedings (Magistrates and Crown Court).
- Investigations and Early Intervention Advice
- Harassment and Blackmail
- Homicide
- High-Profile and Reputation Management Matters
- Modern Slavery
- Organised and complex crime
- Public order and Terrorism.
- Police investigations
- Serious Criminal Defence
- Serious Allegations and Sensitive Cases
- Sexual Offences
- UHNW Individuals, Professionals and Public Figures
- Youth Offences
Qualifications & Accreditations
Rebecca is recognised in both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 for her criminal defence expertise. Her previous experience as a court advocate provides valuable insight into investigative and prosecutorial decision-making. She serves as Treasurer of the London Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association (LCCSA) and sits on the committee of Women in Criminal Law (WICL).
Awards & Accolades
- Chambers & Partners ranked 2027
- Legal 500 Key Lawyer 2027
- Chambers & Partners ranked 2026
- Legal 500 Key Lawyer 2025