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Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026 / The Time Best Law Firms 2026 / 40+ Years of Expert Legal Practice in London
Recognised as a Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026 and included in The Times Best Law Firms 2026, Lewis Nedas Law represents individuals facing cold case investigations, historic prosecutions and allegations concerning offences said to have taken place many years or even decades ago.
If you have been contacted by the police regarding a historic allegation, invited to attend a voluntary interview or charged following the reopening of an investigation, obtaining specialist legal advice at the earliest opportunity is essential.
Contact our criminal defence solicitors on +44 20 7387 2032 or complete our online enquiry form for confidential legal advice.
Call +44 20 7387 2032 Make a Confidential EnquiryCold case investigations present unique legal and evidential challenges. Allegations may concern events said to have taken place many years ago, often where memories have faded, witnesses are no longer available and important records have been lost or destroyed.
Police may reopen investigations following advances in forensic science, the discovery of new evidence, fresh witness accounts or a review of previously unresolved cases.
Our solicitors provide strategic legal representation throughout every stage of a cold case investigation, protecting your rights while carefully analysing the evidence and identifying issues that may affect the reliability of the prosecution case.
Lewis Nedas Law is recognised for its work in serious and complex criminal defence. Our credentials include:
Recognised as a Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026
Included in The Times Best Law Firms 2026
Partner-led representation from the outset
Extensive experience defending historic allegations and serious criminal prosecutions
Representation before Magistrates' Courts, Crown Courts and the Court of Appeal
Close collaboration with leading King's Counsel, forensic scientists and independent expert witnesses
Every historic allegation requires careful preparation. Our advice is based on the available evidence, the applicable law and your individual circumstances.
A cold case is a criminal investigation that remains unresolved for a significant period before being reopened. Historic investigations may involve allegations including:
Murder
Child abuse allegations
Other serious criminal offences
Advances in forensic science, including DNA profiling and digital forensic analysis, have enabled investigators to revisit cases that were previously considered unsolved.
Many cold case investigations involve allegations made many years after the events are said to have occurred. These cases frequently raise complex evidential issues, including:
Fading memories
Missing or unavailable witnesses
Lost or incomplete documentation
Changes in forensic techniques
Delay affecting the availability of evidence
Historic police records
Our solicitors carefully examine every aspect of the prosecution evidence to assess whether the allegations can be proven to the criminal standard required by the court.
Scientific developments have transformed many historic criminal investigations. DNA profiling, digital evidence and advances in forensic techniques may assist investigators in reviewing historic cases.
Scientific evidence should always be examined carefully. Where appropriate, we instruct independent forensic experts to review laboratory procedures, DNA evidence and other scientific material relied upon by the prosecution.
Disclosure is often a central issue in historic prosecutions. Our solicitors carefully review police investigation material, unused prosecution evidence, historic records, expert reports, witness statements and digital evidence.
Where appropriate, we make detailed representations to obtain material capable of assisting the defence or undermining the prosecution case. Protecting every client's right to a fair trial remains central to our approach.
Lewis Nedas Law has extensive experience defending clients facing serious criminal allegations arising from historic investigations. Our work includes representing clients accused of historical sexual offences, serious violence and murder, as well as cases involving complex forensic evidence, allegations requiring expert witness evidence and long-running police investigations.
Our criminal defence team includes Jeffrey Lewis, Keith Wood, Miles Herman, Tony Meisels and Siobhain Egan, all of whom have extensive experience advising clients facing complex criminal investigations and historic prosecutions. Where appropriate, they work alongside leading King's Counsel, forensic scientists, psychologists and other specialist experts to provide comprehensive legal representation.
If you become aware of a cold case investigation:
Early legal advice enables your solicitor to assess the allegations, explain your legal position and begin preparing an effective defence strategy.
Records from the period in question may prove important to your defence.
Speak to your solicitor before making any approach.
In many cases, the police will request an interview before making a charging decision.
Keep the matter confidential while your case is assessed.
Yes. Many serious criminal offences have no statutory time limit for prosecution.
Historic cases often involve unique evidential issues that require careful legal analysis.
Yes. Advances in forensic science may result in historic investigations being reviewed.
In many cases, the police will request an interview before making a charging decision.
Yes. We represent clients throughout London and across England and Wales.
If you are under investigation in relation to a historic allegation or cold case enquiry, obtaining specialist legal advice at the earliest opportunity can make a significant difference.
Lewis Nedas Law is recognised as a Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026 and included in The Times Best Law Firms 2026. Our experienced criminal defence solicitors represent individuals facing historic prosecutions, complex forensic investigations and serious criminal allegations throughout London and across England and Wales.
Depending on the nature of your case, your matter may be handled by Jeffrey Lewis, Keith Wood, Miles Herman, Tony Meisels or Siobhain Egan, all of whom have extensive experience in serious criminal defence and complex investigations.
To speak with a member of our specialist team, call +44 20 7387 2032 or complete our online enquiry form to arrange a confidential consultation.
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